Citizen Service (Borgerservice)

Citizen Service (Borgerservice) is your entrance to the public sector in Denmark.

We can guide you to the information you need or the authority to get in touch with when navigating life in Denmark.

When coming to Aarhus from abroad, Citizen Service helps you get a CPR number, MitID, a General Practitioner and the yellow health insurance card.

Book an appointment with Citizen Service (Borgerservice)

Citizen Service is the one point of entry for inquiries concerning MitID, driver's license, the yellow health insurance card, CPR registration, change of address, and much more.

MitID, Digital Post and NemSMS

Denmark is one of the most digitised countries in the world. MitID and Digital Post are the cornerstones of the digital Denmark.

Change of address and your residence

Change of foreign driver's license

Whether you need to change your foreign driver's license for a Danish one depends (among other things) on where your driver's license was issued and whether you have normal residence in Denmark.

Getting married

Before you can get married in Denmark, you must apply for a certificate of marital status (prøvelsesattest).

Leaving Denmark

If your stay abroad exceeds six months you must report your move to the Civil Registration Office (Folkeregister) part of Citizen Service (Borgerservice) in the City of Aarhus.

Payment of invoices and debt to the City of Aarhus

With “My Payment Overview” (Mit Betalingsoverblik), you can pay your invoices and debts to the City of Aarhus. This applies to property contributions such as chimney sweeping and rat control, parking tickets, daycare, youth activities, and more. You can also see if you have any outstanding debts to the municipality and set up an instalment plan.

Need to know websites for internationals in Denmark

To help you navigate Danish society and find the official information you need, we've collected a list of need-to-know websites.

Constitution ceremony - when you apply for Danish citizenship

If you apply for Danish citizenship, participation in a constitution ceremony is mandatory.