Final statement at the end of guardianship

The guardianship ends once the child reaches adulthood.

Do as follows

1. Submit the final statement within two months. Fill in the final statement form according to the form’s instructions. 

  1. First, upload the blank form to your device and save it. 
  2. Open the form in Adobe Reader. You can download the program free of charge from Adobe's website. After completing the form, save it to your device. 
  3. If you wish to continue filling in the form later, open it again in Adobe Reader. When you save the form, you can choose to replace the previous version with the new version. If you do not want to replace the previous version, you must save the form with a new name. 

Final statement form (in Finnish)

Instructions for filling in the final statement (in Finnish)

2. Send documents via online form

Once you have completed the above form, submit it and its attachments via the online form. Please note that this service only allows you to send documents, so prepare them in advance. You will need an online banking ID or a mobile certificate to access the Online Form service.

Send documents via online form 

Are you unable to handle your matter online?

Submit the annual statement and its appendices as copies to the service location that is closest to the minor’s domicile.


Did you already submit a final statement, but forgot something from it?

You can complete it yourself with the online form.

Send the missing informations/attachements


Do you need help?

Read the frequently asked questions about guardianship of a minor.

Telephone service: 0295 536 256.

Service hours: Mon–Fri 9–15. 

Customer service for family relations and custodian information regarding minors recorded in the Finnish Population information System visit our website.