DNA sample collection office

Individuals and families, attorneys who send clients to a neutral site, and sometimes agencies or other professionals who need a collection point.

A fee per collection appointment, plus extras such as notary services (if commissioned in your state), rush shipping handling or evening and weekend slots. You may also earn partner payments from labs, depending on the agreement.

• Running a small office and booking system
• Careful with identification, consent and records
• Discreet and professional with sensitive family matters

• Notary services are only allowed once you hold a current state notary commission. Rules, fees and any bonding or insurance requirements vary by state, so check before advertising them
• Rent and lease costs when appointment numbers are still low. Consider a short lease or shared space first
• Check your state and local rules on collecting samples, consent and privacy, and how you store client records and documents. Some labs also set their own collector training or qualification requirements
• General liability insurance and a local business license, and ask about professional liability and cyber coverage
• Chain-of-custody mistakes can make a test unusable in court, so follow each lab's procedure exactly

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your space, lease terms and how you set up booking and record keeping. Consider a short lease or shared space first while appointment numbers are still low.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how many appointments you book and any extra services you offer. Estimates assume at least about 20 hours a week of running the office.

Check state and local rules on collecting samples, consent, privacy and record storage, plus any lab training requirements. Notary services need a current state commission. Also check general liability insurance, a local business license, and follow each lab's chain-of-custody steps.