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Confirming a continuing power of attorney

  • Service
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

A power of attorney will enter into force after being confirmed by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.

You can apply for the power to be confirmed if the granter, i.e. the person who prepared the continuing power of attorney, has appointed you an attorney in the power.

You can apply for the confirmation of the continuing power of attorney when your granter is no longer able to manage ...

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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.

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To whom and on what terms

The service is intended for the people who have been appointed as attorneys, secondary attorneys or replacement attorneys in the continuing power of attorney.

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: 6/11/2026