Guardianship Deed for a Minor in Saudi Arabia: When You Need It, How to Get It and the Guardian’s Limits

A guardianship deed is a court document proving that a person is the guardian of a minor (or someone in a similar position), so they can act for them with banks and government bodies and manage their property. It is usually needed after the father's death, or when a minor receives money from an inheritance or compensation.

When do you need it?

• After the father's death, when the minor inherits a share of the estate.
• When compensation or dues are paid in the minor's name.
• To open an account or deal with property or shares owned by the minor.
• For an adult who has lost legal capacity.

Steps

1. File a request to prove guardianship electronically on Najiz with the competent Personal Status Court.
2. Attach proof of lineage and death (if any), the heirs' inventory, and details of the minor and their property.
3. The court considers the applicant's fitness and the minor's interest.
4. The deed is issued with any conditions the court sets.

Service names and requirements on Najiz are updated; check the latest official text.

What a guardian may not do without court permission

Disputes between relatives over guardianship are decided by the Personal Status Court in the minor's interest. Custody is a separate question; see custody and maintenance.

Need a guardianship deed?

The Usus Law Firm team handles inheritance and estates and personal status cases, in Riyadh and Tabuk.

This article is general legal information and is not a substitute for advice on your specific case. Court proceedings in Saudi Arabia are in Arabic; the official Arabic text of each law prevails.