Changing address in Denmark

If you are changing address in Denmark, you need to follow some simple steps in order to avoid problems and a fine.

It is vital that you notify your local kommune when you move within 6 days of moving. It is best to notify them as soon as you know that you are moving. They can provide you with a FREE moving pack and answer any questions you might have. You can pick up a moving pack from either your local kommune or post office.

In the pack there are some postcards which can be sent free of charge to local business to inform them of your move. There is also a short form which you need to fill out and hand into borgerservice at your new kommune.

The kommune will notify the Foleregister of your move and all the major government offices. If you move from one kommune to another kommune, you will contact the kommune you are moving to and NOT the kommune you are moving from.

When you are changing address in Denmark, you will also have the choice to switch to a new doctor, especially if you have moved more than 15 miles away or to another kommune.

You can get a booklet with all the area doctors and do some research before hand. This is one reason it is good to do this early, to give you time to do some research.

After you register, you will be sent a new health card and the old card should either be destroyed or returned to the kommune.

Included in your pack is also a list of other business and services that you should contact. Helpful little packet.

Note: If the Folkeregister is not notified of your move within 6 days you will be fined. Do not forget to do this. It is simple and painless - well maybe not, but it has to be done if you want to live in Denmark.

Some of the other places you may wish to contact about your move are: Utility companies, telephone company, clubs, insurance companies, auto company, banks, A-Kasse, schools, employers, dentist, eye doctor, vet, auto breakdown club and church.

Of course the best way to make sure you have contacted everyone is to go through your bills and address book for the past year or two and note all the people and companies you have dealt with and decide who you wish to remain in contact with.

Remember your Christmas card list. It is so easy to forget those we only hear from once a year. You may not get those cards this year if you don't remember to tell them "Hey, I changed address!"