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Set up MitID, your digital key to Denmark

Updated July 2026Reviewed July 2026
The one-line versionMitID is Denmark's national digital ID - your login for banking, tax, health and every public service. Set it up at your CPR appointment if you can; it's painful to add later.

What MitID is

MitID is the national electronic ID that replaced NemID (which shut down in October 2023). It's not optional in any practical sense - you'll use it to log into your bank, file tax, book a doctor, read official post and sign documents. Without it, you're locked out of digital Denmark.

How to get it

The easiest path is to set it up during your CPR registration at International Citizen Service - ask for it at the appointment. If you miss that window, you have two routes:

  • Passport scan - if you hold a passport with a chip, you can activate MitID by scanning it in the MitID app.
  • Borgerservice in person - answer identity questions from the CPR register, or bring a witness who already has MitID.
Get the app, not just the code displayMitID works through an app on your phone, a code display device, or an audio option. The app is the smoothest for daily use - install it before your appointment so you're ready to activate on the spot.

Digital Post is mandatory

Once you have MitID, you're automatically enrolled in Digital Post - the official channel for letters from every Danish authority. This is compulsory for everyone aged 15 and over living in Denmark. Deadlines run from the moment a letter lands, not when you open it, so check it regularly.

Don't ignore Digital PostTax deadlines, permit renewals and municipal decisions all arrive here - and the clock starts on delivery. Missing a letter is not an accepted excuse. Turn on notifications.

Common questions

Can I set up MitID before I have a CPR number?
No. MitID is tied to your CPR registration, so the CPR comes first.
What if I lose my phone?
You can use a code display device as backup, or re-establish MitID at Borgerservice with ID. Set up more than one authenticator if you can.
Is MitID the same as MitID Erhverv?
No - MitID Erhverv is the business version for company logins. As an individual you want personal MitID.

Verified July 2026 against official sources: nyidanmark.dk (SIRI), lifeindenmark.borger.dk, cpr.dk and International House Copenhagen. General information, not legal advice - see our editorial policy.

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