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There are two ways to order a DNA test from FamilyTreeDNA:

 1. Order through a surname DNA project, which is what we recommend. 
*Persons testing yDNA for Surname research at Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) should test     through a project, as the cost is $50 to $80 less than testing as an individual.

*Ordering through the project automatically makes you a member of the project.

*To order through the project:
            Type Your Surname in the search box and then Click "Find"
             When you click Enter, you'll be taken to the surname project page to order
             If there is no surname project serving your name, you can ask us to set one up.
                                                  
What surname are you looking for?

See the chart below for price comparison.
Scroll down for information on filling out the FTDNA Order Form.

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    2. Or - you can order directly from FTDNA as an individual and pay $50 to $80 more

             Click Here to Order Directly from FTDNA outside of a project

    Notes:

Test Price Comparison*

TestIn ProjectDirect
12-Markeri yDNA Test$99$149
25-Marker yDNA Test$124N/A
37-Marker yDNA Test$149$259
67-Marker yDNA Test$248$349
mtDNAi Test$99$129
mtDNA Plus Test$149$189
mtDNA Full Sequence$449$495
12-Marker yDNA + mtDNA$179$229
37-Marker yDNA + mtDNAPlus$278$389
67-Marker yDNA + mtDNAPlus$377$489
Super DNA (67 yDNA + mt Full Sequence)$695$839

*Add $4.00 in USA or $6.00 International for shipping and handling

 
How do I fill out FTDNA’s order form?

The order form is in two parts that you can think of as pages.
 
First Page:  
  • Ordering for yourself
    • Put your name as the person being tested. This is also the name that will be on the Certificate.  
    • Fill out the 2-page form, being sure to include your email address
    • Choose to either pay now, or have an invoice sent to you
  • Ordering for another person
    • If you want the kit sent directly to the person being tested, list their address.
    • If you want the kit sent to you, list their name and then put c/o (your name) in the first address box and your regular mailing address, beginning with the second address box.)
    • Put your email address in the first position, as this is how you will know what is happening. (Be sure the person you sponsor includes your email address if they place the order)
    • You can list the person your sponsor's email address as the additional address
    • If you have someone who is terribly concerned about their privacy, you can list your own name in the order or you can list the name of their earliest ancestor. (When the kit isn’t in the tester's name or address, they aren’t associated with the sample other than through your knowledge.)
  • If you want the kit sent to the person being tested, but the certificate sent to you, use this two step method:
    • Set up the order with their name and mailing address
    • After the sample is returned and you are given the password to access their personal pagei at FTDNA, leave their name, but change the mailing address to c/o you and your address.  
Second Page:
  • You choose to pay by credit card or invoice.
    • If you pay by credit card - fill out the info - and you're all done.
    • If you want to pay by check, you list your address in the second page so they can send you the invoice.

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