CPR number
What does it mean?
The CPR number (Det Centrale Personregister — the Central Person Register) is a 10-digit personal number given to everyone who lives in Denmark. It is the key to almost every interaction with public authorities and many private companies.
You need a CPR number to be paid a salary, get a tax card, be assigned a doctor (health insurance card), open a Danish bank account and get MitID.
As a foreigner, you get a CPR number when you register your address with the municipality or at International Citizen Service. EU/EEA citizens usually need a registration certificate first, while citizens of non-EU countries need a residence permit. Nordic citizens register directly with the municipality.
Bring your passport, documentation of your right to reside and a rental contract or other proof of address. Requirements can change, so always check the current checklist on lifeindenmark.borger.dk.
If you move within Denmark or leave the country, you must report the move so the CPR register stays up to date.
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MitID
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SIRI
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