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Registration of a minor’s guardianship

  • Service
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

As a legal guardian of an underage child, you are also in charge of their financial matters. The Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s guidelines will provide you guidance as well as monitor, on behalf of the minor, that you carry out your duties appropriately. If there is more than one guardian, you will share the duties.

When is a minor’s guardianship registered?

When your underage c ...

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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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Digital and Population Data Services Agency

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Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Text edited by: Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Updated: 6/11/2026