To register your residence in Estonia, you must submit a Notice of Residence (elukoha teade) to your local municipality.

This ensures your address is correctly recorded in the Estonian Population Register, as required by law.

Ways to submit the Notice of Residence

You can register your residence using any of the following methods:

• Online via the e-Population Register
  Requires an Estonian ID-card, Mobile-ID, or e-Residency. You can also track the status online.

• By email to the local municipality/district government
  The form must be digitally signed.

• By post
  Send the signed notice plus a copy of your ID (showing personal data).

• In person
  Visit your local municipality office and submit the form there.

✅ The Notice of Residence form (printable and digital) is available on the Ministry of the Interior’s website.

Multiple residences

If you have more than one permanent address:

• One address must be registered as your main residence (the legally effective one)

• Other addresses may be submitted as additional residences

• The main residence must always be correct and up to date

Legal obligation to update your residence

You must update your residence registration whenever you:

• Move within Estonia

• Move abroad

• Return to Estonia from abroad