Home Paternity DNA Test
Use cheek swabs to compare an alleged father with a child in a private at-home paternity DNA test. This kit is for personal knowledge. For court use, choose a legal DNA test.
The My Forever DNA® At-Home Paternity DNA Test Kit helps families privately confirm a biological father-child relationship from home with trusted lab standards, accurate results, and real human support.
Select the number of alleged fathers and children in the order form. The displayed price updates with your selection. For one alleged father, the options are:
| Children | Kit price | Paternity reports |
|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $139 | 1 |
| 2 children | $219 | 2 |
| 3 children | $299 | 3 |
| 4 children | $379 | 4 |
If the possible fathers are close relatives, contact a DNA Specialist before ordering to confirm which participants are needed.
Each child receives an independent father-child comparison and report. One child's result does not establish paternity for another child. If samples will be returned from different addresses, choose the multi-location paternity option and confirm the participant setup before ordering.
For a comparison of kit types and other charges, see our DNA test cost guide.
My Forever DNA® is committed to delivering one of the most trusted and accurate at-home paternity DNA testing experiences available. Each paternity DNA test is processed through a U.S.-based laboratory partner with verified AABB accreditation and CAP certification, using 24 DNA genetic marker testing, dual processing, and expert scientific review for added accuracy and confidence.
This advanced testing process helps provide clear, reliable answers when the truth truly matters. Learn more on our About Our Laboratory page.
An at-home paternity DNA test compares genetic markers between an alleged father and a child to determine whether the man is the biological father. Every child inherits 50% of their DNA from their biological mother and 50% from their biological father.
The lab looks at 24 DNA genetic marker locations and confirms whether the child's inherited paternal markers match the alleged father's markers. When paternity is confirmed, results typically show 99.999% or higher probability. When paternity is excluded, exclusion is 100%.
Accuracy depends on two things: the quality of the samples and the standards of the lab that processes them. Our lab is US-based, AABB-accredited, and CAP-certified.
Every case runs at 24 DNA genetic markers with dual processing, meaning each sample is tested twice and reviewed for consistency before results are released. When collection is done correctly with the included cheek swabs, at-home paternity test accuracy matches accuracy on legal chain-of-custody tests processed at the same lab.
The alleged father and child can be tested without the mother's sample. If her sample is available, it can be included at no charge as a reference for the paternity comparison. Select Yes in the maternal-sample field when ordering.
This option provides a paternity result. It does not include an independent maternity determination or a separate maternity report. To test both parent-child relationships, choose the combined paternity and maternity kit. Its current $219 price covers one alleged father, one alleged mother and one child, with a separate report for each parent-child relationship.
The kit works for participants of any age, from newborns to adults. Cheek-swab collection is painless and takes about a minute per swab. There are no needles, no blood, and no medical procedures involved.
Because the collection is non-invasive, you don't need a doctor's referral or a court order to order the kit.
If this standard at-home paternity DNA test is not the best fit, My Forever DNA® offers additional private DNA testing options.
Testing people in different locations?
If the potential father and child are in different locations, our Multiple Location Paternity DNA Test may be a better fit.
Need to collect and return samples today?
If you prefer not to have a physical kit shipped to your home, our DIY Digital Paternity DNA Test may be the best option.
For informational use only. This product is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or assess any medical condition.
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This at-home DNA test kit is not intended for legal or court-admissible purposes unless a legal chain-of-custody test is specifically purchased. To learn more, visit our Legal DNA Testing options.