Can another person sign a declaration with a family doctor on behalf of the patient?

Yes, another person can sign the declaration on behalf of the patient if they are the patient's legal representative (parents, adoptive parents, guardians).

To sign the declaration, the legal representative must provide:

The patient's documents:

• a document proving the patient's identity (passport, birth certificate, permanent residence permit, refugee certificate, etc;)
• registration number of the taxpayer's account card (RNOKPP), if available;
• if the patient refuses to accept the taxpayer registration number due to religious beliefs, a passport with a corresponding stamp.

Documents of the legal representative:

• A document proving the identity of the representative (passport, certificate, etc.);

A document confirming the authority of the representative, for example:

• child's birth certificate;
• a decision on appointment as a guardian or custodian;
• a court decision on adoption.

Note: The declaration may be signed by parents or legal representatives for children under 14 years of age or persons declared incapable of legal action.