Get an electronic ID
An electronic ID is a proof of identity that confirms who you are. It’s a quick, efficient and safe way of getting access to online services from the state and the municipality.
For example, you can check and submit your tax return, view your tax assessment, apply for and change your tax deduction card and change your address. You can also communicate with the Tax Administration and get access to your documents online.
How to get an electronic ID
You must have a Norwegian identification number (national identity number or D number) to get an electronic ID. There are several types of electronic IDs. The most common are MinID and BankID.
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MinID is an electronic ID that gives you access to most public services.
- To get MinID, you must first order an activation letter. It’ll take a couple of days before you receive it by post at the address registered with the National Population Register.
If you have a D number, but do not have a registered Norwegian postal address, you'll receive the activation letter to your address abroad. - When you've received the activation letter by post, you can register a MinID user
- To get MinID, you must first order an activation letter. It’ll take a couple of days before you receive it by post at the address registered with the National Population Register.
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BankID is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. To order BankID, you need to contact your bank.
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Buypass ID is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. If you've activated a smart card from Buypass, you have an active electronic ID.
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Commfides is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. If you've activated a USB stick or a smart card from Commfides, you have an active electronic ID.
To log in to and use an online public service, you must find the relevant website. For example, you’ll get access to all the information about your taxes and the information registered about you in the National Population Register by logging in to My page.
Your electronic ID is private and you’re the only one who should use it. It’s important that you use your own phone number and your own email address when you register an electronic ID. If you share your identification number and password with friends, family, employers, accountants or others, it can lead to identity theft.
This is what you can do with an electronic ID
- You can check how much you pay in tax, apply for a tax deduction card, order certificates and change your address on My page.
- You can usually submit applications without having to visit the Tax Administration in person, and without having to send documents by post.
- You will not need to wait for your tax deduction notice, tax assessment notice and other documents to arrive by post. You’ll get a message on your mobile phone and/or email when you receive any digital information from us.
- You can have an online dialogue with the Tax Administration about a case and reply directly to your case officer using a reply form.
- You can check what your employers report about you to the Tax Administration, such as information about your income, your tax deductions and your employment relationships.
If you already have an electronic ID, you must remember to update your contact information
We’ll contact you by SMS or by email. You must make sure you’ve registered the correct mobile phone number and email address. You can also choose the language you want to receive documents and messages from us in.
Log in and check that your contact information is correct
You can opt out of online communication.
Get an electronic ID on behalf of a foreign enterprise
If you wish to use online services on behalf of a foreign enterprise, you must do the following:
- Check if the enterprise is registered in the Central Coordinating Register of Legal Entities (in Norwegian only), or ensure that it becomes registered.
- Apply for a D number.
- When you have received a D number, you can register a MinID user. To get MinID, you must first order an activeation letter.It’ll take a couple of days before you receive it by post to your address registered in the National Population Register. If you have a D number, but do not have a registered Norwegian postal address, you’ll receive the activation letter to your address abroad.
- When you’ve received your activation letter by post, you can register a MinID user.
- Make sure your're assigned the correct role(s) in Altinn by the person who registered the enterprise or others who have similar rights.
- Check if the enterprise is registered in the Central Coordinating Register of Legal Entities or ensure that it becomes registered.
- If you do not already have one, register an an electronic ID user.
MinID is an electronic ID that gives you access to most public services.
- To get MinID, you must first order an activation letter. It’ll take a couple of days before you receive it by post at the address registered with the National Population Register.
If you have a D number, but do not have a registered Norwegian postal address, you'll receive the activation letter to your address abroad. - When you've received the activation letter by post, you can register a MinID user
BankID is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. To order BankID, you need to contact your bank.
Buypass ID is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. If you've activated a smart card from Buypass, you have an active electronic ID.
Commfides is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. If you've activated a USB stick or a smart card from Commfides, you have an active electronic ID.
- To get MinID, you must first order an activation letter. It’ll take a couple of days before you receive it by post at the address registered with the National Population Register.
- Make sure you receive the correct role(s) in Altinn. Log in with your electronic ID.