fylgiskjal

A fylgiskjal is a document that accompanies another primary document, providing supplementary information, evidence, or context. It is intended to support the main document rather than stand alone.

Fylgiskjöl are commonly used in administrative, legal, financial, and academic settings. Examples include an application for a permit with supporting certificates or proof of identity, invoices with packing lists, contracts with schedules of terms, or academic submissions with bibliographies and abstracts. In many cases the enclosure helps verify facts, clarify details, or fulfill formal requirements.

In practice, a fylgiskjal should be clearly labeled and referenced in the main document. It is often attached physically to the front or back of a paper submission, or added as an electronic attachment or separate file in digital workflows. A consistent labeling scheme (for example, “Fylgiskjal A: Certificate of Origin”) and numbering helps reviewers locate supporting material quickly.

Content and quality are important: attachments should be relevant, up-to-date, legible, and directly connected to the main document’s purpose. Unnecessary or outdated materials should be avoided, and sensitive information should be handled according to applicable privacy rules. Archivally, fylgiskjöl are kept with the main document to preserve the full record of the submission.

Fylgiskjal is closely related to the concept of an enclosure or attachment; in many contexts it may be referred to as an enclosure (vidhengi) or simply as an attachment, depending on local terminology.