How to Change Address in Denmark (2026 Guide)

Kristian Ole Rørbye

Updated July 22, 2026

Moved recently or planning a move soon? The single most important practical step is updating your address with the National Register quickly – missing the five-day deadline can cause lost benefits, missed mail and administrative headaches.

Key facts

Report your move to the National Register (Folkeregisteret) within five days of moving.
You can register online at lifeindenmark.borger.dk using MitID (formerly NemID).
PostNord mail forwarding is temporary – notify organisations directly as well.
Updating Folkeregisteret usually updates health and tax records automatically.

When to Notify About a Change of Address

By law you must notify the authorities of a new address no later than five days after you move. That applies whether you move within the same municipality, to another kommune, or leave Denmark.

You can register your new address up to four weeks before your actual move date via the Life in Denmark portal. If you are leaving Denmark permanently, you must deregister – the same five-day reporting rule applies.

If you share a household, each adult usually needs to report their own change. Parents or legal guardians must report changes for children under 18.

Warning: Missing the five-day deadline can lead to missed official mail (digital or physical), delays in receiving your new health card, and problems with tax or benefits. Start the registration the day you get keys where possible.

Who Needs to Know

Updating your address is not just one form – several public and private bodies need your new details so services and legal entitlements keep working.

Folkeregisteret (the Danish National Register) – this is the central record for your CPR number and official address.
Employer and payroll – so payslips, contracts and employment notices reach you.
Bank and pensions – to avoid blocked statements or fraud alerts.
Digital Post / E-Boks – many authorities and companies send secure mail digitally; keep access active and check your inbox.
Schools, daycare and institutions – if you have children, inform their school or kindergarten so enrolment, transport and records are correct.
Insurance companies and utility providers – update home, car and personal insurance; move or transfer electricity, water and internet subscriptions.

If you’re new to Denmark and still organising other essentials, see moving to Denmark for a broader checklist.

How to Change Your Address

The National Register update is the central step – many other services will then pick up the change automatically. Follow these steps to complete the main registration quickly and correctly.

Have your details ready: your CPR number, MitID login, new address and move-in date. If you move with family, have their CPR numbers handy.
Go to Life in Denmark: open lifeindenmark.borger.dk and choose the “Change your address” service.
Log in with MitID: authenticate using your MitID (the system replaced NemID). If you do not yet have MitID, arrange it before moving.
Enter and confirm data: submit the new address and move-in date. You can register up to four weeks early.
Register family members: add children under 18 or vulnerable adults you are responsible for. Other adults normally register themselves.
Save confirmation: download or screenshot the confirmation – keep it for your records and for any follow-up at Borgerservice.

Most people do this online and there is normally no fee for updating Folkeregisteret.

Changing Address at the Post Office (PostNord)

PostNord offers Mail Forwarding (efteradressering) which redirects physical letters from your old address to the new one for a limited period. Use this while you update individual senders.

Sign up online: visit PostNord’s website and choose the forwarding product that suits the length of your transition.
Log in securely: you usually log in with MitID/NemID to set up forwarding.
Choose duration and payment: specify start date and duration, then pay the fee.
Confirm and check: verify the forwarding covers companies that still send paper mail (banks, authorities, subscription services).

Mail forwarding is temporary and should not replace legal notification of address changes – it is a safety net while you update banks, the municipality and subscription services.

Tip: If your rental contract or deposit is still managed by your old landlord or agency, inform them early – tenants often miss final bills or deposit correspondence if the landlord is not updated.

Changing Address for Driving License and Vehicle Registration

When you update your address in the National Register, many driving records are updated automatically. However, there are separate steps for the physical driving license and for vehicle registration.

To get a new physical driving license with the updated address you normally request it at your local Borgerservice (Citizen Service Center). Bring photo ID and proof of address if requested.

Update Folkeregisteret first: this updates the national records linked to your CPR number.
Request a new physical license: visit Borgerservice to order a printed license if you want the new address shown. There may be a fee.

For your vehicle registration, the process is slightly different:

Log in to Motorstyrelsen: use the Danish Motor Vehicle Agency’s online self-service (Motorstyrelsen) and authenticate with MitID.
Update registration details: change the owner and address details for any vehicles registered in your name.
Save receipts: print confirmations in case an inspection or sale requires proof of current address.

Driving with records that show an old address can cause fines or administrative complications when dealing with police checks, vehicle inspections or insurance claims. Update vehicle records promptly.

Changing Address for Health Services

Your address in Folkeregisteret links to your public health records and the sundhedskort (yellow health card). When you change address, the health system will normally update your information and send a new card to the new address.

If you move to a different municipality you may need to choose a new general practitioner (GP). After your address update you will be given the option to select a GP in your new area via the citizen portal; if you do nothing you may be assigned one automatically.

If you have ongoing treatments, prescriptions or are pregnant, contact your current GP or clinic directly to transfer records and ensure there is no interruption in care.

Additional Tasks After Address Change

Changing the National Register address is the backbone of the move, but several other tasks should follow immediately to avoid service interruptions.

Checklist

Tell your employer and payroll so payslips and tax cards go to the right place.
Update your bank and any investment or pension providers.
Move or close utilities (electricity, water, gas) and set final meter readings.
Inform insurance companies (home, contents, car) about the new address.
Change address for subscriptions and direct debits – newspapers, streaming services and memberships.
Check your voting location if you moved municipality; your registration should update automatically but verify before an election.

For matters related to housing contracts, deposits and landlord responsibilities, consult practical guidance on housing in Denmark. For tax consequences and registering income after a move, see our tax in Denmark guide and how to get a tax return in Denmark if relevant.

Common traps: forgetting to update creditors or subscription services, failing to transfer utilities before you move, and assuming PostNord forwarding will catch everything. Allocate a weekend to work through notifications – it prevents problems later.

Do this today

Report your address change at lifeindenmark.borger.dk with your MitID, then set up PostNord forwarding while you notify banks and your employer.