Proving paternity and DNA testing for legal status

Legal assistance in proving parentage and registering a child when the Authority requires appropriate proceedings or genetic testing.

Who is this service for?

Parents and children whose parent-child relationship is not established by registration documents to the authorities' satisfaction.

Points to check

• The need for a court order
• Coordinating testing in Israel or abroad
• Registering the child and continuing the status procedure

How do we guide you through the procedure?

1. Reviewing the documents and requirement
2. Conducting the appropriate legal proceedings
3. Providing the result to the Authority and completing registration

Frequently asked questions

Can a private test be used?

For status and registration purposes, follow a route recognised by the Authority and the court.

Does proving paternity immediately grant citizenship?

The result may establish a family relationship, but the appropriate registration and status procedure must still be completed.

Official source: Population and Immigration Authority