Population Registration
Population Registration Act (1991:481) § 6 — obligation to report a move
What does it mean?
Population registration (folkbokföring) means registering your residential address with Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency). It is a legal requirement to report a move within one week, and your registered address determines where you pay municipal tax, which healthcare center you belong to, which school your children attend, and where you can vote in local elections.
The easiest way to report is digitally at skatteverket.se using BankID. You can also submit form SKV 7845. If you are moving within Sweden, the process is straightforward. For foreign-born individuals moving to Sweden, registration at a Skatteverket service office is required with a passport and possibly a residence permit.
Key Points
- Mandatory to report a move within one week by law
- Affects taxation, schools, healthcare, insurance, and voting rights
- Reported via skatteverket.se with BankID or form SKV 7845
- Both the old and new addresses are registered
- Incorrect registration can lead to fines and issues with authorities
Practical Tip
Report your move via skatteverket.se with BankID on the very day you move in. It only takes a few minutes and ensures correct taxation, access to healthcare, and proper mail delivery.
Legal Basis: Population Registration Act (1991:481) § 6 — obligation to report a move