How do I change my permanent address, and what must I report?
The registration itself is done while you wait — the trouble is what comes next. You report a change of permanent address in person at the residence registration office of your new municipality; it handles both the deregistration from the old address and the registration of the new one. It can also be done electronically through the central registration office. The confirmation is issued immediately on filing — effectively while you wait. But it does not end there: the change triggers a chain of 30-day deadlines. Within 30 days you must apply for a new ID card, within 30 days report the change for your vehicle at the traffic inspectorate, and within 30 days notify the tax office. Business owners must also update the commercial register.
📋 The rules
- Report at the registration office of the new municipality
- It can also be done electronically, centrally
- Confirmation is issued immediately, while you wait
- Within 30 days: new ID, vehicle, tax office
- Business owners: update the commercial register
🔓 Exceptions
- The new office handles deregistration from the old address as well
- The commercial register must be updated within 30 days
- Failing that duty towards the commercial register carries a heavy fine
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Registering is easy — which is exactly why the rest gets forgotten. A change of permanent address sets off a chain of duties, each with its own 30-day deadline: the ID card (a fine of up to €150), the vehicle record at the traffic inspectorate, and notice to the tax office. The most expensive one to forget is the commercial register: a business owner who fails to register the change within 30 days risks a fine of up to €3,310. Your permanent address also determines which authority serves you, where you vote, and where official and court documents are delivered — and a letter sent to the old address can count as served.
📎 Official sources
- slovensko.sk · Duties on changing permanent residence →
- Slov-Lex · Act on the reporting of residence →
- Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic →
❓ Frequently asked
Where do I change my permanent address?
In person at the residence registration office of the municipality where you now live. It also handles the deregistration from your old address, so you need not visit two offices.
Can it be done online?
Yes, a change of permanent address can also be reported electronically through the central registration office. Filing in person, though, gets you the confirmation immediately, while you wait.
What must I report afterwards?
Within 30 days: apply for a new ID card, report the change for your vehicle at the traffic inspectorate, and notify the tax office of the new address.
Do business owners have extra duties?
Yes, and they are the costliest. The change of address must be entered in the commercial register within 30 days. Failing to do so risks a fine of up to €3,310.
Why does the permanent address matter?
It decides which authority serves you, where you vote, and where official and court documents are delivered. A letter sent to your old address can count as having been served on you.
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