DNA Testing For Passport

What is a U.S. passport DNA test?

DNA testing for passport evidence submission purposes is parental relationship test that determines if parent (mother or father) are biologically related to a child.

Performing a voluntary DNA test becomes an option if you have not obtained a Certificate of Citizenship issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you should submit the following evidence to the passport office:

1. Evidence of your parents’ legal separation, and evidence that shows you were in the joint or sole legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent. Examples include a custody decree, divorce decree addressing custody, or a statement from a competent court or state agency certifying that you were in the legal custody of your U.S. citizen parent.
2. If your parents were married to each other, examples of evidence that you were in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent include:
   • A custody decree or divorce decree directly addressing custody
   • A statement from a competent court or state agency (such as a court) certifying that you are in the legal custody of your U.S. citizen parent
3. Additional evidence may include:
   • A letter from an attorney stating the custody situation
   • Early public records issued near the time of your birth showing your name and the name of your U.S. citizen parent, such as hospital, medical, religious, or insurance records
   • A combination of documents such as school, tax, or medical records showing that you were in the legal and physical custody of your U.S. citizen parent.

Note: DNA testing may be suggested to prove the blood relationship if the passport applicant’s evidence is insufficient . Such testing is voluntary, and all costs would be your responsibility. Below we discuss what you would need to learn more about your testing costs.

What is the cost of DNA testing for U.S. Passport?

The cost for a DNA test for passport issuance purposes will vary depending on your circumstance. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to inquire about pricing

Domestic DNA Specimen Collections (Getting Started)

Domestic DNA testing occurs when all parties  are located in the United States. Once one of the U.S. Department of State’s Passport Agencies sends you  a document detailing the options available to you for evidence submission. Follow the below the DNA appointment process.

1. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to submit your information and to schedule an appointment.
2. Our partner AABB accredited lab will perform your case initiation and your DNA sample collection appointment will be scheduled.
3. Once you appointment is scheduled, your DNA samples will be collected and shipped to the lab.
4. After DNA analysis the laboratory will send an original copy of your results to the request U.S. Passport Agency on your family’s behalf. An additional copy will mailed to your home and another will be emailed to you for your records.

Please keep mind, appointments can be scheduled in different cities or states. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to learn more today.

International DNA Sample Collections:

International CRBA/Passport DNA testing occurs when an embassy or consulate abroad requests additional evidence to prove the claimed parent and child relationship. Below is a brief overview of what to expect from the process.

1. Contact our office at 800-219-4584 to submit your information and to schedule an appointment at one of the facilities in our network.
2. Our partner AABB accredited lab will perform your case initiation and a DNA sample collection appointment will be scheduled for the petitioner (parent) in the U.S.
3. Once you appointment is scheduled, your DNA samples will be collected and shipped to the lab.
4. After the petitioner’s samples are collected, the will ship DNA test kit to U.S. embassy to the country abroad.
5. The embassy will is responsible for scheduling DNA sample collection appointment for the beneficiary. After the samples are collected they be shipped to the laboratory for testing.
6. After DNA analysis the laboratory will send an original copy of your results to the request U.S. Passport Agency on your family’s behalf. An additional copy will mailed to your home and another will be emailed to you for your records.

What type DNA sample will be collected?

The method of collection is performed by buccal cheek swab. Blood samples are another viable sample collection method by it is more invasive and painful method of collection. Both collection options have a similar accuracy.

How accurate are passport DNA Test results?

The accuracy of the genetic samples collected and analyzed by our partner AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks) accredited DNA testing laboratory meets industry standards.

The consular section or USCIS office accepts test results 99.5% and higher that determines the probability of parentage (paternity & maternity) for visa and CRBA cases.

Although your DNA results will be accepted by USCIS or by U.S. embassies. Performing a relationship DNA test does guarantee visa or CRBA acceptance.

Privacy

All information provided to our partner DNA Testing laboratory is kept secure and confidential. Information will only be released to third parties with the explicit consent of the participants involved with genetic test or by court-order. Specimen samples on file are kept for 90 days on average than destroyed.