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Changing the parenthood title

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Parenthood title means the information recorded in the Population Information System on whether the parent is the father or mother of the child. You can apply to change your parenthood title to correspond your confirmed gender at the time of or after confirming your gender.

You may choose which of your children the change concerns.

We will notify the guardians of under-age children of the change ...

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You can apply to change your parenthood title at the time of or after confirming your gender.

Apply using the online form. If you are unable to handle your matter online, contact the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.

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Background information

Laki sukupuolen vahvistamisesta (available only in Finnish or in Swedish)

The service is provided by

Digital and Population Data Services Agency

Responsible for the service

Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Text edited by: Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Updated: 29/4/2024