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Guardianship of a minor child   

The property of a person under the age of 18 belongs to them, but their guardian acts as their trustee and is responsible for their financial affairs.

Guardian or attorney, are you about to make an annual statement? 

You can fill in the annual statement online at the Guardianship e-service. 

If you are preparing the annual statement on paper, please return it the statement and its attachments to this address: Digital and Population Data Services Agency, PO Box 1004, FI-00531 Helsinki. The annual statement is no longer returned to the nearest service location.

See detailed instructions for

New: at the Guardianship e-service you can make a property invertory, an annual statement, a final statement and apply for permits online. The e-service is available in Finnish and Swedish language.

Guardianship e-service

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.

Laws related to the matter

Guardianship Services Act (442/1999)