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Permits required by a guardian

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

As a guardian, you will need permission from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency to carry out the following significant transactions regarding your client:

  • the sale or purchase of a dwelling or right-of-occupancy
  • the sale or purchase of real property
  • division of property and distribution of an inheritance if the estate of the deceased has not appointed an estate distributor
  • ple ...

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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.

Information on all service channels is not available in your chosen language. Change the language of the site to receive information on service channels in other languages.

To whom and on what terms

The guardian, substitute guardian or attorney may apply for these permissions. An attorney only needs a permission if so, stipulated in the power of attorney.

As a rule, a minor’s parents act as the minor’s legal guardians.

Processing time

1,5–3 months

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: 13/11/2026

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