Can I move without reporting my new address in Norway?
No — you are obliged to report a move to the Population Register within eight days. You report to the Tax Administration no later than 8 days after moving, and you can report from at most 31 days in advance. It is free and done digitally on skatteetaten.no. You must be registered where you take your regular overnight rest — that is where you actually live. A postal address change with the post office is a separate service. A wrong registration can bring a fine and affect tax, wealth tax, rights and which voting district you belong to. Deliberately false registration is punishable.
📋 The rules
- Report a move to the Tax Administration within 8 days
- You can report from at most 31 days in advance
- It is free and done digitally
- You are registered where you take your regular overnight rest
- A wrong registration can bring a fine
🔓 Exceptions
- Students with a permanent home can keep the parental address under special rules
- Moving abroad for over 6 months is reported as "moving from Norway"
- A secret or protected address is handled specially
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Failing to report can bring a non-compliance penalty under the Population Register Act. A wrong registration can affect tax and rights, and deliberately false registration is punishable.
📎 Official sources
- Tax Administration · Moving in Norway →
- Population Register Act · Lovdata →
- Tax Administration · Non-compliance penalty →
❓ Frequently asked
Must I report that I have moved?
Yes. You must report a move to the Tax Administration no later than eight days after moving.
What does reporting a move cost?
Nothing. A move report to the Population Register is free and done digitally on skatteetaten.no.
Where must I be registered?
Where you take your regular overnight rest, that is where you actually live and sleep usually.
Can I be registered somewhere other than where I live?
No. You must be registered where you actually live, and deliberately false registration is punishable.
What happens if I do not report?
You can get a non-compliance penalty, and a wrong registration can affect tax, wealth tax and rights.
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