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Motion for Genetic Testing

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2019

This form is a request to the court asking the judge to order genetic testing to help decide who the parent of a child is. It asks for details about the testing and the reasons why the testing is needed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a case about parentage when one party believes genetic testing should be done to determine parentage. The person filing this motion must schedule a hearing for the court to consider the request.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person making the motion or their lawyer fills out this form. You must sign it and provide contact information. Great care must be taken to file and serve the documents correctly. Great care must be taken to file and serve the documents correctly.
What do I need to do after filing this?
The person filing this motion must schedule a hearing for the court to consider the request. You must also make sure all other parties receive copies of your papers. Great care must be taken to file and serve the documents correctly.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2019.

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