asukasluettelo

Asukasluettelo is the local inhabitants register maintained by municipalities in Finland. It lists people who reside in the municipality and is used for administrative purposes and service provision. The register is connected to the national Population Information System, and municipalities receive updates about changes of residence from the Population Register Centre and through residents’ notices, helping keep the list current.

The asukasluettelo typically contains basic identifying information such as name, date of birth, address, and dates of residence changes. It is updated whenever a person moves into or out of the municipality, and through regular feeds from the national population information system. The aim is to reflect who is living within the municipality for the purposes of local administration.

The register supports a wide range of municipal functions, including planning and delivering education, health and social services, housing, and other public services. It also plays a role in local communications and can be relevant for municipal elections and other governance activities. Access to the information is governed by data protection rules, and only authorized personnel may handle personal data.

Residents have rights in relation to their entry in the asukasluettelo. They can request access to their own information and, if necessary, seek corrections or updates through the municipal records office. The asukasluettelo is a local complement to the national population registers, ensuring that municipal services align with current living arrangements. See also Väestötietovirasto and the Population Information System.