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Permission to become a guardian for a child

Application for a permit

The guardian is a person who is given by the child protection services primarily to help parents to perform their custody and parenting duties as best suits the best interests and needs of the child according to Article 24(d) of the Child Protection Act.

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. The GEV takes a decision on the case and informs the applicant and the child protection services of the result.

Application supporting documents

  • Authorisation for obtaining a criminal record certificate for all household members 15 years of age and older. Print out the form and fill it out

  • Medical certificate from a GP confirming the applicant's physical and mental health

  • Career of the applicant


Laws and regulations applicable to the license to operate:

- Legislation on Quality and Supervisory Authority of Welfare No. 88/2021

- Child Protection Act No. 80/2002

- Regulation on resources under the responsibility of municipalities under the provisions of the Child Protection Act No. 652/2004

Application for a permit

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