CPR – Registration in Denmark

In Denmark each person has a personal registration number, which is called a CPR number. CPR stands for Central Person Register.
The CPR number is essential in relation to any contact with the Danish authorities and especially in connection to tax and social security issues.
If you intend to stay for a period of 3 months or more (6 months if within EU/EEA or Nordic countries) you must notify the municipal authorities (Folkeregistret).
Note that a permanent address is mandatory to obtain a CPR number.

How to obtain a CPR number in the Greater Copenhagen Area

Since June 1st 2017, it is mandatory to apply for a Civil Registration Number online after you have been granted an EU registration certificate / a residence permit. You will be notified when your CPR number is ready for pick up at International Citizen Service-Centre in Copenhagen. Note that CPR Numbers can only be picked up by personal appearance.

• Apply for your CPR number online in the Greater Copenhagen Area (new window)
• One point entry for you living in Greater Copenhagen at International Citizen Service-Centre in Copenhagen (new window)

How to obtain a CPR number in other areas in Denmark

You can contact your municipality’s local Citizen Service Centre or your nearest International Citizen Service Centre in Aalborg, Aarhus, or Odense.

• International Citizen Service (new window)
• Find address and opening hours for International Citizen Service Centres in Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense (new window)

Which documents do you need to apply for a CPR number?

• Work and residence permit (relevant if you are a citizen outside the EU/EEA, the Nordic region or Switzerland)
• Assignment/employment contract
• Passport or personal ID
• Proof of your address in Denmark (e.g., rental contract)
• If applicable, documentation for changes of name (marriage/divorce certificate, etc.)
• If applicable, birth certificates for your children
• If applicable, a marriage certificate.

You should ask for a receipt of your notification and for a personal (civil) registration number.

My family is accompanying me - should they register?

If your wife / husband and children accompany you to Denmark they must also register and obtain a CPR number.

Danish health insurance scheme

Once you have informed the municipal authorities of your arrival and have received a CPR number, you are included in the general Danish health insurance scheme. You will be asked to choose a doctor from a list provided by your respective municipality.

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If you need to document your present or former addresses, you can request a municipality to issue a residence certificate. A residence certificate costs up to DKK 82 (2018). You must request a residence certificate online. If you do not have the possibility to use the Internet yourself, you may get assistance from the municipality’s citizen service or the library.You can only obtain a residence certificate for another person if the person in question has authorised you to do so by means of a letter of attorney.

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You can always get help and information at your citizen service centre.

Rudersdal Citizen Service Centre (Borgerservice) is your point of entry to Rudersdal Municipality.

You can reach us by phone on 46 11 00 00 or e-mail: rudersdal@rudersdal.dk.

You can also meet us in person at the Town Hall.

Citizen Services/Borgerservice

Town Hall
Øverødvej 2
DK-2840 Holte

Opening hours

Monday-Tuesday 10-15
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10-19
Friday 8-11
Closed on public holidays

Services

• Passport - Danish
• Driver’s licence
• Civil Registration System (CPR)
• Registration and CPR number
• Health insurance
• Changing your GP
• Family allowance
• Weddings.

There are a great many things to take care of when you arrive in Denmark as a foreign employee.
You can always get help at one of the four International Citizen Service Centres (ICS) placed in the largest cities in Denmark. Located in Aalborg, Aarhus, Copenhagen and Odense. If you live outside these cities you will might have to contact your local municipality.
All the public authorities you typically need to contact are represented at these four International Citizen Service Centres. The ICS centres make the contact to Danish authorities as easy as possible. In most cases, you will only need to visit an ICS centre in order to take care of your paperwork with regard to residence permit, registration certificate, tax card, civil registration number (CPR), health insurance card etc.

• International Citizen Service (new window)

You can also get help at International House Copenhagen.

• International House Copenhagen (new window)

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Most of the online self-services are in Danish, but you can always get help to fill in forms and online applications at the local citizen service center or at the library. Or maybe you can get help from a Dane. Remember to bring your NemID.

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