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Permission to become a spokesperson for a child

Application for a personal advisor for a child

A spokesperson is appointed by the child protection services according to Article 46 of the Child Protection Act no. 80/2002. A spokesperson shall normally be appointed before measures are taken according to Articles 25, 27 or 28 of the Child Protection Act (caring of a child outside the home) and before a requirement for custody is made according to Article 29 of the Child Protection Act unless the child is assisted by a lawyer.

Application process

  1. Applicant Applies for Authorisation to GEV and Returns Supporting Documents

  2. GEV checks if the necessary information and data is included in the application

  3. A request for comment is sent to the child protection services in the applicant’s home district.

  4. GEV takes a decision on the issue of a permit and informs the applicant

Application supporting documents

  • Consent for the obtaining of criminal records from all members of the household aged 15 or older. The form must be printed and filled in

  • A medical certificate from a general practitioner certifying the physical and mental health of the applicant

  • Applicant´s resume

Application for a personal advisor for a child

Quality and Supervisory Authority for Welfare

Contact us

Tel: 540 0040
open all weekdays 11 - 15

gev@gev.is

Address

Suðurlandsbraut 24, 5th floor

108 Reykjavík

kt. 611221 0100

Contact us

Tel: 540 0040
open all weekdays 11 - 15

gev@gev.is

Address

Suðurlandsbraut 24, 5th floor

108 Reykjavík

kt. 611221 0100