Your CPR number (Central Person Register) is the key to accessing Danish services — from banking to healthcare. Getting it should be your top priority upon arrival.
What Is a CPR Number?
The CPR number is a unique 10-digit identification number assigned to everyone registered as living in Denmark. It's used for healthcare, taxation, banking, and virtually every interaction with Danish authorities.
Where to Register
Visit your local International Citizen Service (ICS) or Borgerservice (Citizen Service Center). ICS offices are available in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, and Aalborg, with English-speaking staff who specialize in assisting international residents.
Documents You Need
- Valid passport or national ID (EU citizens)
- Proof of address in Denmark (rental contract or confirmation from Movinn)
- Employment contract or proof of study enrollment
- Marriage certificate (if applicable, apostilled)
- Birth certificates for children (if applicable)
- Residence/work permit (non-EU citizens)
- Completed registration form (available online or at the service center)
The Registration Process
Step by Step
- Book an appointment at your local ICS or Borgerservice
- Bring all required documents (originals + copies)
- Complete the registration form with your Danish address
- EU citizens: also fill in an EU registration certificate application
- Non-EU citizens: bring your residence permit
- Receive your CPR number — usually within the same day or up to 2 weeks
- Your yellow health insurance card (sundhedskort) arrives by mail within 2–4 weeks
Address Requirement
You need a registered address to get your CPR number. A Movinn apartment serves as a valid registered address, giving you the documentation you need from day one.
What You Can Do With Your CPR Number
- Open a Danish bank account (NemKonto)
- Access free public healthcare
- Get a Danish phone plan
- Sign up for MobilePay
- Register with a GP (general practitioner)
- Enroll children in school or daycare
- Access digital post (e-Boks/Digital Post)
- Apply for NemID/MitID (digital signature)