Appointment of Guardian(s) - under the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13) - standard appointment form

Sep 16, 2026

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Standard appointment form for parents or guardians in Hong Kong to appoint a guardian for a minor in the event of the appointing parent(s)/guardian(s) death. The form operates under the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13) and notes the Guardianship of Minors (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (in operation from 13 April 2012). It requires completion of appointor and proposed guardian details, attestation by two witnesses, and signatures by the proposed guardian to indicate acceptance, with specific declarations in the minor’s best interests.

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Appointment of Guardian(s) - standard appointment form

I. Appointment of Guardian

II. Witness

III. Acceptance of Appointment

Appointment of Guardian(s) Parents and guardians, as care-givers of children, should make thoughtful arrangements for their children in the unfortunate event of their death. The appointment of guardians should be in children’s best interests. The Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13) governs court proceedings relating to the custody and upbringing of children, as well as the appointment and removal of guardians. The Government has amended the relevant legislation in accordance to the recommendations made by the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong. The Guardianship of Minors (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (the Amendment Ordinance) has come into operation on 13 April 2012. To facilitate parents (and also guardians) in appointing guardians forchildren, a standard appointment form with explanatory notes is enclosed. Parents or guardians who wish to make guardian appointments may, upon referring to the relevant provisions of the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance, fill in and sign the appointment form, with their signatures attested by two witnesses. The form should also be signed by the proposed guardian as an indication of his / her acceptance of office as the guardian. Labour and Welfare Bureau Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government April 2012 Appointment of Guardian under the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13) 1 I. Appointment of Guardian In accordance with section 6(1) or 6(2) of the Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13), whereas I/we................................................................................ 2 of .................................................................................................................................... 3 ....................................................................................................................................... , holder of *Hong Kong Identity Card / other identity document (please specify: ................................................................................ ) Number: .................................................. *am/are the *parent(s)/guardian(s) of............................................................................ 4 holder of *Hong Kong Identity Card / Hong Kong Certificate of Birth / other identity document (please specify:................................................................................. ) Number: ..................................... *I/We hereby appoint................................................................................... 5 of .................................................................................................................................... 6 ........................................................................................................................................ holder of *Hong Kong Identity Card / other identity document (please specify: ........... ..................................................................... ) Number: .................................................. to act as guardian of the minor stated above upon my/our death7 . (Please tick as appropriate) □ *I/We have not previously made other appointments for the same minor listed above. □ *I/We have previously made other appointment(s) for the same minor listed above. *My/our intention of making this appointment is to – □ revoke an earlier such appointment (including one made in an unrevoked will) made by *me/us in respect of the same minor listed above. □ appoint additional guardian(s) for the same minor listed above. (*) Please delete as appropriate 1 One form for making guardian appointment for one minor only. 2 Name(s) of person(s) making the appointment. 3 Address(es) of the person(s) making the appointment. 4 Name of the minor for whom the guardian appointment is made vide this form. 5 Name(s) of the appointed person(s) . 6 Address(es) of the appointed person(s) . 7 Please refer to section 7 of

FAQs

Who should use the appointment of guardian(s) form in Hong Kong?

Parents or guardians acting as care-givers of children use the form to appoint a guardian for a minor in the event of their death.

What legal basis governs the appointment and removal of guardians?

The Guardianship of Minors Ordinance (Cap. 13) governs custody and upbringing of children, including the appointment and removal of guardians.

What signing and witness requirements must be completed?

The appointment form is filled in and signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s), with signatures attested by two witnesses. The proposed guardian also signs to indicate acceptance of the office.

Sep 16, 2026

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