Residence data entered in the population register have legal effect at the Riigikogu, European Parliament and local government council elections, referendums and opinion polls.
This information also has legal effect in paying the taxes collected for the local government budget and in performing public duties if the performing of such duties is connected with the place of residence.
Registration of residence
The registration of residence is necessary for the state and local government agencies to offer public services to people residing on their territory and to facilitate cooperation and information exchange.
read moreSubmission of a notice of residence
An individual must submit a notice of residence if he or she changes his or her residential address in Estonia, settles in a foreign state, or from a foreign state to Estonia.
Legitimate request of the owner
The owner of a property has the right to submit an application to change the information concerning an individual’s place of residence entered in the population register.
read moreChange of residential address on other grounds
The local government may also change the residential address of an individual on other grounds, including on the initiative of the local government, on the basis of a decision by a committee settling a lease dispute or a judicial decision, or on the basis of information received from a competent foreign agency.
Last updated: 01.09.2022