Applying for a guardian for yourself

Find more detailed instructions and the required forms in Finnish and Swedish on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

If you need further assistance, contact our telephone service.

You can apply for a guardian if the following conditions are met:

• you are at least 18 years old
• you are unable to manage your financial affairs due to an illness, deteriorated state of health or other similar reason
• less restrictive options than guardianship are unsuitable to manage your affairs
• you understand what the appointment of a guardian means for you.

If you are 17 years old, a guardian can also be appointed for you, but in such a case, their duties do not begin until you turn eighteen.