What to Do With Your CPR Number When Leaving Denmark (2025)
Your Danish CPR number (civil registration number) is a unique ID that follows you for life—even after you move away. Here’s what happens to it, how to manage NemID, e-Boks, and NemKonto, and the checklist for expats and leavers in 2025.
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Did you know? You keep the same CPR number forever. It’s simply set as “inactive” after you deregister—ready to use again if you return!
Overview: What Is Your CPR Number?
CPR Number = Personal ID
Your CPR number is your official identity in Denmark—for healthcare, tax, banking, education, NemID, and all government services.
Leavers & Expats
When you move abroad (deregister/“udrejse”), your CPR stays in the register but becomes “inactive”—not deleted.
Why It Matters
You need your CPR for taxes, closing accounts, and any dealings with Denmark—even after you move. Save it for future reference.
What Happens to Your CPR When You Leave?
CPR Status: Inactive
After deregistration, your CPR is set to “inactive” in the Folkeregister. It is not deleted, and you keep the same number for life.
Healthcare & Benefits
You lose access to Danish healthcare and most public services from your move date. CPR still works for tax, banking, refunds.
Records & Taxes
Your tax history, medical records, education, and NemKonto remain linked to your CPR. You can access them for years after leaving.
NemID/MitID, NemKonto & e-Boks After Leaving
NemID/MitID
Your digital ID may stay active for a period after leaving, but can expire without a Danish address. Update to MitID if possible; contact support for access from abroad.
NemKonto
You can link your CPR to a foreign bank account via nemkonto.dk—crucial for tax refunds, pension, or Danish payments after moving.
e-Boks
Your e-Boks account stays open. Update your email/mobile to keep receiving government messages (tax, bills, reminders) from abroad.
Future Use & Returning to Denmark
Moving Back?
If you return to Denmark, you will be re-activated with the **same** CPR number. Just register your new address with the municipality.
Official Purposes
Use your CPR for final tax returns, refunds, pension, legal or banking queries—even many years after leaving.
Data Privacy
CPR is not deleted. Only official authorities, banks, and certain companies can access it. Always keep your CPR safe and private.
Checklist: What To Do With Your CPR Before Leaving
1. Deregister at Borger.dk
Go to borger.dk/udrejse and follow instructions for official departure (“udrejse”).
2. Update NemKonto
Register a foreign account for tax refunds or future Danish payments at nemkonto.dk.
3. Check e-Boks Access
Ensure your login works from abroad. Update your contact info and save key documents before your MitID expires.
4. File Final Tax Return
File your exit year tax return. You’ll use your CPR for login and all communication with SKAT (skat.dk).
Useful Links & Resources
Related Guides on exploringdenmark.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my CPR when I leave Denmark?
No, your CPR is simply marked as “inactive.” You keep the same number for life, and it is reactivated if you return.
Will I lose access to e-Boks?
No, you keep access as long as your login works. Update contact details and download important documents before leaving.
Can I still get payments (tax refund, pension) to my CPR?
Yes! Register a foreign NemKonto (bank account) so that all Danish payments (from tax, pension, etc.) arrive safely.
What about my health insurance and doctor?
Public health coverage and GP registration end when you deregister. You can use your CPR for records, but not for Danish care.
What happens if I return years later?
Register again with the kommune. You’ll get the same CPR and a new yellow health card (“sundhedskort”).
Who can access my CPR after I leave?
Only public authorities, banks, and companies with legal reason. CPR is not public and remains protected.
Can I erase or “close” my CPR?
No, it’s a permanent part of your Danish record. It cannot be deleted, only set as “inactive” when you leave.
Need help with CPR after leaving?
Contact your last Danish kommune, borger.dk, or the CPR office for official support in English.