folkbokförd

Folkbokförd is a Swedish term referring to an individual's registration in the national population register as residing at a specific address in Sweden. The status is administered by the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) and is closely linked to the assignment of a personal identity number (personnummer). Being folkbokförd indicates official residency in Sweden for civil and administrative purposes.

Registration occurs when a person moves to Sweden, when a child is born to residents, or when a person establishes residence there. Individuals or their guardians must notify Skatteverket of changes of address or residence. The central population register is used by government agencies, healthcare providers, employers, banks and other institutions to verify identity and determine rights and obligations.

Consequences: Being folkbokförd affects access to public services and obligations. It determines eligibility for public healthcare, social security benefits, taxation, and participation in elections where applicable. It also sets the official address for correspondence and is the basis for issuing a personnummer.

Ceasing to be folkbokförd: If a person moves away from Sweden or otherwise ceases to maintain a residence there, they are typically removed from the population register. Prolonged absence or moving abroad can lead to loss of folkbokförd status, while there are also arrangements for temporary or non-resident residency in certain cases.

Legal and social context: The folkbokföringssystem is part of Sweden's civil registration framework and supports public services and administration. Discussions around privacy and the difference between legal residence and actual day-to-day living are common.