asuinpaikkaani

Asuinpaikkaani refers to a person's place of residence. In Finland, this is a fundamental piece of information for many administrative and legal purposes. It determines where an individual is registered, which municipality they belong to, and consequently, which local services they are entitled to.

The official registered address, known as "kotikunta" or municipality of residence, is crucial for voting, taxation, and accessing public services such as healthcare and education. This registration is managed by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Digi- ja väestötietovirasto).

An asuinpaikkaani can be an apartment, a detached house, a row house, or any other form of dwelling. It can be owned or rented. The definition is broad and encompasses any place where a person habitually lives. For children, the asuinpaikkaani is typically linked to their legal guardians. In cases of separation or divorce, the child's residence might be a shared custody arrangement or primarily with one parent, which is then reflected in the official registration.

Understanding and maintaining an accurate asuinpaikkaani is important for receiving mail, official notifications, and ensuring access to necessary social and public services. It forms the basis for many aspects of civic life and administrative processes in Finland.