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Termination of guardianship

  • Service
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

The guardian and the client may apply to terminate the guardianship if the guardianship is no longer needed.

Guardianship may become unnecessary because

  • the client's state of health has improved so that they can manage their affairs
  • the client's circumstances have changed to allow lighter alternatives than guardianship.

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency may order a termination of ...

Do the following

The client and guardian must apply for the termination together.

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 client and guardian must apply for the termination together. If they do not agree and are thus unable to apply for the termination together, the termination must be decided by a district court.

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

Basic information

Information on fees

A fee is charged for the service.

You can find the current fees on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Area

Whole Finland (except Åland)

Available languages

Finnish, Swedish