National Registration

Get your fødselsnummer and D-number in Norway, the right way

The fødselsnummer (11-digit national ID number) and the D-nummer (temporary number) are the keys to working, banking and healthcare in Norway. Registration runs through Skatteetaten and the National Population Register (Folkeregisteret), with police registration for your right of residence and a clear path to BankID and NAV. We prepare the file, book the appointment and follow it through to your number.

Two numbers, one register

Which number you receive depends on how long you will stay and your right of residence. Both are issued through Skatteetaten and recorded in Folkeregisteret.

Fødselsnummer versus D-nummer

Two identifiers cover different lengths of stay, both held in the same population register.

Fødselsnummer

The permanent 11-digit national ID number for people registered as resident in Norway, normally those staying longer than six months.

Issued on registration as resident
Used across nearly every service
Stays with you for life

D-nummer

A temporary identification number for people with shorter stays or a need to deal with Norwegian authorities before full residence is established.

For short-term or pre-residence needs
Lets you start work and tax setup
Can be followed later by a fødselsnummer

Folkeregisteret

The National Population Register, run by Skatteetaten, holds your civil details, address and family relationships used by the whole public sector.

Single source of truth for your data
Drives tax, healthcare and benefits
Address changes are reported here

Most longer-term arrivals must register

If you plan to live, work or study in Norway, national registration is one of your first official tasks after arrival.

Work permit holders

Skilled workers and other permit holders need a number before payroll and tax can be set up.

EU/EEA nationals

EU/EEA citizens registering with the police and staying longer than six months register in Folkeregisteret.

Students

International students at Norwegian institutions register to access services and a GP.

Family immigrants

Spouses, partners and children joining a resident need their own number.

Short-stay workers

Those on assignments under six months usually receive a D-nummer to work and pay tax.

Protection cases

People granted protection are registered as part of settling in Norway.

Documents for your appointment

What you bring

Valid passport or approved national ID

Residence permit or EU/EEA registration certificate

Lease or proof of your Norwegian address

Employment contract or proof of study

Marriage certificate, if applicable

Children's birth certificates, if applicable

Signed authorisation so we can act for you

Why the number matters

Without it you cannot be paid through Norwegian payroll

You cannot open a bank account or activate BankID

You cannot register with a fastlege (regular GP)

You cannot sign most contracts

Foreign documents in other languages usually need a certified Norwegian or English translation. We arrange these so your file is accepted first time.

From arrival to active number

1. Settle your address

Secure housing and a lease, since a registered Norwegian address is needed for residence registration.

2. Police registration

EU/EEA nationals register with the police, and permit holders confirm their right of residence, as the basis for national registration.

3. Attend Skatteetaten

You attend in person for an ID check at a Skatteetaten office that handles national registration, with documents prepared in advance.

4. Receive your number

Your fødselsnummer or D-nummer is issued and recorded in Folkeregisteret, then confirmed to your address.

5. Unlock services

With the number you activate BankID, set up tax, open a bank account and register with a GP.

Where your number is used

The fødselsnummer or D-nummer threads through almost every part of daily and official life in Norway.

Employment

Required on your contract and used for payroll and reporting.

Banking

Norwegian banks need your number before opening an account or activating BankID.

Healthcare

Membership of the National Insurance Scheme and your fastlege are linked to it.

Tax

Skatteetaten uses it for your skattekort and yearly skattemelding.

BankID and digital ID

Secure login to public and private services relies on your number.

Daily life

Mobile contracts, leases and many everyday services ask for it.

Where registrations stall

A few recurring issues hold registrations up, and we clear each one before it becomes a problem.

Address proof

Landlords are sometimes slow to provide a clear lease or confirmation.

Document gaps

A missing translation or certificate sends the file back.

Name differences

Spelling across passport and certificates must line up.

Appointment waits

Slots at registration offices vary by location and season.

How we support you

Confirm whether you need a fødselsnummer or D-nummer
Identify the right registration office for your case
Gather, check and translate your documents
Book and remind you of the appointment
Coordinate police registration where needed
Follow up until your number is active

National registration, handled for you

Get your fødselsnummer or D-nummer issued cleanly so the rest of your settlement can begin.

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