What is a Legal Special Paternity DNA Test?
"Legal Special Paternity DNA Testing" is a special paternity DNA test that can be used as proof of parentage in mediations, courts, etc., even in cases such as mutations that other companies cannot test.
Unlike private tests where you collect the sample yourself, legal tests submitted to courts or immigration bureaus require a professional staff member to be present during sample collection from the test subjects and to keep a record.
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Full Refund Guarantee
Since 2016, there have been "0" misjudgment troubles.
Although our results have overturned other companies' results, our results have never been wrong.
In the unlikely event that a result is incorrect, we will refund the full amount.
Free Retesting
Even if the test result cannot be obtained due to damage to the sample during transportation or delays, we will perform a retest for free.
seeDNA Genetic Medical Laboratory also covers the round-trip shipping, so there are no additional costs.
* The sample used for free retesting will be our designated swab.
Lowest Price in Japan
There are no hidden fees other than the costs stated on our website. At seeDNA, witnessing at over 200 locations nationwide is also free.
Additionally, round-trip shipping, deferred payment fees, and installment fees are all free.
Check Results in as Little as 2 Days
We have introduced the latest fully automated system to prevent human error in this critical test that will change lives.
Once the sample arrives at the lab, you can check the results in as little as 2 days.
Same-day shipping for express delivery, and fastest in Japan with a fully automated system.
What is witnessing for a legal test?
For legal DNA testing, a legal professional such as a lawyer or administrative scrivener must be present during sample collection.
Witness fees are included in the base price, so there are no extra charges.
We provide support to ensure smooth legal procedures anywhere in Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
We also offer an option where a professional staff member can visit your desired location, such as your home or a cafe (on-site sample collection).
Easy Testing at Over 200 Legal Offices Nationwide
If you visit one of the over 200 affiliated legal offices nationwide, or our Tokyo/Osaka offices, a professional staff member will be present for free and perform the sample collection.
Alternatively, we also offer an option where a professional staff member can visit your desired location at your preferred time (on-site sample collection).
During sample collection, we will verify the test subjects' identities with an ID and take a photo for identity verification.
One copy of the official written result report issued by us is included. We also support Apostille authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
seeDNA Genetic Medical Laboratory's "Legal" Special Paternity DNA Test
Affordable
There are no hidden fees other than the costs stated on our website.
- Free round-trip shipping
- Free witness
- Free retesting
- Free deferred/installment payment fees
Accurate
seeDNA is the only one to double-check with 2 analyses using the latest fully automated system.
- 10 times the international standard accuracy
- International quality ISO9001 certified
- 0 judgment errors
- Latest fully automated systemReliable
Selected for support projects by public institutions, and supports Apostille authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Business Potential Evaluation Project (2024: Tokyo)
- Foreign Patent Application Cost Subsidy (2023: Tokyo)
- Foreign Application Support Project (2022: JETRO)
- Capital Investment Support Project for Breakthrough Business Promotion (2021: Tokyo)
- New Product/Business Development Subsidy (2020: Tokyo/Adachi-ku)Secure
As a member of the Association of Genetic Information (AGI), you can get tested without worrying about your privacy.
- Full refund guarantee
- Free retesting
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Privacy Mark certified institution
Only seeDNA Does 2 Analyses
Cases where other companies' results were overturned by our lab occur almost every year, but our results have never changed even once.
All paternity DNA tests undergo 2 analyses*1, and seeDNA is the only one to ensure accurate results!
We leave no room for human error.
*1: No additional fees or extra samples are required for the double check.
98%+ Customer Satisfaction!
You can see many voices of customers received so far.
We post all customer feedback received on SNS, Google reviews, and direct forms.
Accurate Because It's Fully Automated
Human error "0" with the fully automated system introduced under the Capital Investment Support Project for Breakthrough Business Promotion (2021: Tokyo)
Flow of Legal Special Paternity Test
Easy testing method!
Just swab the inside of your mouth with the included cotton swab!
1.Order
- Free deferred payment fees
- Free installment fees
2.Sample Collection
Under a Witness
- Over 200 partner locations
- Free witness fee
- On-site witness OK
3.Test Starts
4.Check Results
About Sample Collection Under a Witness
We will perform sample collection and create a consent form under the presence of our professional staff.
The collected samples and consent forms will be collected by our professional staff.
If the test subject is a minor, the person with parental authority must give consent and sign.
If child custody is being determined, the current person with parental authority and legal representative will do this.
- Presentation of ID and submission of a copy image
- Taking a photo for identity verification
- Signing and thumbprinting the consent and application forms
Cost / Duration
Tax included, express round-trip shipping included
- The testing period counts only weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays.
- All prices are tax-inclusive and include the round-trip shipping of the sample collection kit.
How to Read the Report
Report with Sample Photos and DNA Profiles
Our reports, containing the subject's DNA profile and photos of the tested samples, are highly reputed as easy to understand and trustworthy.
Without showing the subject's DNA profile, you cannot truly trust that the test was conducted properly.
Furthermore, without photos of the actual samples used, you might worry whether the results are truly from the samples you sent.
With seeDNA Genetic Medical Laboratory, you can verify that the results are correct and from the samples you sent through photos and specific numerical data.
Sample Collection Method
A video explains the sample collection method.
"Private Test" vs. "Legal Test"
A "Private Test" is a DNA test where you collect the samples yourself for the purpose of personally confirming biological relationships.
A "Legal Test" is a DNA test for submitting the paternity test results to courts, mediations, or government agencies. It requires ID presentation and sample collection under the presence of a legal professional.
Our legal tests also support the issuance of Ministry of Foreign Affairs certificates (Apostille) and reports in English/Korean, required for submission to mediations, courts, or foreign government agencies.
Special Paternity DNA Test
Differences Between Private and Legal Tests
| Private | Legal | |
|---|---|---|
| ItemFee | Private79,800 JPY | Legal134,870 JPY |
| ItemDuration (Speed) | Private7-9 Days (3-5 Days) | Legal7-9 Days (3-5 Days) |
| ItemAccuracy | Private99.9999999% | Legal99.9999999% |
| ItemID | PrivateNot required | LegalRequired |
| ItemResult Report | PrivateCheck on My Page | LegalMailed document + Check on My Page |
| ItemWitness | PrivateNot required | LegalRequired (Free) |
References
- (1) Ministry of Justice — Procedures regarding parent-child relationships
- (2) Ministry of Foreign Affairs — What is an Apostille/Authentication?
- (3) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry — Guidelines for protecting personal information in business fields using genetic info
- (4) seeDNA Genetic Medical Laboratory — Accuracy of DNA Testing
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our toll-free number.
0120-919-097\ Open on weekends /
Hours: Mon-Sun 9:00-18:00 (excluding holidays)
MD, Ph.D Kihan Fukin
Graduated from Tsukuba University, Master/Ph.D in Bioregulation and Molecular Information Medicine.
In 2016, developed Japan's first prenatal DNA testing (Patent 7331325) using micro-DNA analysis technology (Patent 7121440).