Folkbokföringsadressen

Folkbokföringsadressen, often translated as the registered address or census address, is a person's official address in Sweden. It is the address that the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) uses for all official communication and is the basis for various administrative processes. This address is crucial for things like receiving mail, voting, accessing healthcare, and determining eligibility for certain social benefits.

Individuals are legally obligated to report their correct folkbokföringsadress to the Swedish Tax Agency when they move or change their address. This reporting must be done within a specified timeframe after the move. The folkbokföringsadress is not necessarily where a person physically spends most of their time, but rather where they are officially registered as residing. For example, a student living in a dormitory in one city might still have their folkbokföringsadress at their parents' home if that is their permanent place of residence.

The folkbokföringsadress is publicly accessible through specific legal frameworks, though privacy regulations limit who can access this information and for what purpose. It is a fundamental piece of information for the functioning of the Swedish welfare state and its administrative systems, ensuring that citizens can be reached and that services can be allocated correctly. Incorrectly registered addresses can lead to problems with receiving important documents and accessing public services.