Housing

Updating your address, tell the authorities, fast

Updated July 2026Reviewed July 2026
The one-line versionWhen you move within Denmark you must report it via borger.dk - no earlier than 4 weeks before and no later than 5 days after. Your CPR address drives everything, so keep it correct.

Why it matters

Your registered address in the CPR system is the anchor for almost everything - tax, healthcare, your doctor, official post. When you move, updating it is not optional admin; an out-of-date address means misdirected official letters (which still count as delivered) and problems with services tied to your municipality.

The deadline

Report a move via borger.dk using MitID. You can do it at the earliest 4 weeks before you move, and no later than 5 days after. Miss the window and you can face problems; do it promptly and most things update automatically.

What updates automatically - and what doesn't

  • Automatic: tax authority, your municipality and most public bodies pick up the CPR change.
  • You must do yourself: tell your bank, insurer, employer, doctor if you change area, and any private subscriptions.
  • Doctor: moving municipality may mean choosing a new GP - sort it via borger.dk.
Official post still counts as deliveredLetters to your registered address - and Digital Post - are legally delivered whether or not you see them. An outdated address or an unread Digital Post box does not pause a deadline. Update promptly and keep checking your e-Boks.
Do it the same week you moveBecause the window closes 5 days after moving, treat the address change as a moving-week task, not a later one. It takes minutes on borger.dk with MitID, and unlocks everything downstream.

Common questions

How do I report a move?
Online via borger.dk with MitID, or with help at your local Borgerservice. Do it between 4 weeks before and 5 days after moving.
Does everyone get notified automatically?
Public authorities update from the CPR change, but you must tell your bank, insurer, employer and private services yourself.
What if I move to a new municipality?
Your services may shift, and you may need to choose a new GP. Handle it via borger.dk when you register the new address.

Verified July 2026 against official sources: the Danish Rent Act (Lejeloven), lifeindenmark.borger.dk and huslejenaevn guidance. Costs are 2026 estimates and vary by home, provider and municipality. General information, not legal advice - see our editorial policy.

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