Must I report a move in Denmark?
Yes — you must report a move to the population register within 5 days of moving. You report the move online at borger.dk with MitID, and it is free. You report for everyone in the household you have authority over. If you move to Denmark from abroad or do not have MitID, you cannot use borger.dk — then you must appear in person at the Citizen Service in the new municipality within 5 days. Non-Nordic EU citizens must have a residence certificate first. Late or false registration can bring a fine and affect tax, benefits and your right to vote.
📋 The rules
- Report a move within 5 days
- Online at borger.dk with MitID
- It is free
- You report for the whole household you have authority over
- If you move from abroad: appear at Citizen Service
🔓 Exceptions
- Moving in from abroad is done in person at Citizen Service, not online
- Non-Nordic EU citizens must have a residence certificate before they can be registered
- Nordic citizens follow the inter-Nordic moving rules
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Late registration can bring a fine of around 1,020 kr, and deliberately false registration up to around 2,850 kr. Wrong registration can also affect benefits, tax and the right to vote.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Must I report a move?
Yes. You must report a move to the population register within 5 days of moving.
How do I report a move?
Online at borger.dk with MitID. It is free, and you report for the whole household you have authority over.
What does it cost to report a move?
It is free to report a move to the population register.
What if I move from abroad?
Then you cannot use borger.dk. You must appear in person at Citizen Service in the new municipality within 5 days.
What happens if I do not report a move?
Late registration can bring a fine, and wrong registration can affect tax, benefits and the right to vote.
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