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.

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.

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.

If you wish to use online services on behalf of a foreign enterprise, you must do the following:

  1. Check if the enterprise is registered in the Central Coordinating Register of Legal Entities (in Norwegian only), or ensure that it becomes registered.
  2. Apply for a D number.
  3. 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.
  4. When you’ve received your activation letter by post, you can register a MinID user.
  5. Make sure your're assigned the correct role(s) in Altinn by the person who registered the enterprise or others who have similar rights.

  1. Check if the enterprise is registered in the Central Coordinating  Register of Legal Entities or ensure that it becomes registered

  2. 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.

    1. 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.
    2. When you've received the activation letter by post, you can register a MinID user

    More about how to register and log in with MinID.

    BankID is an electronic ID that gives you access to public services. To order BankID, you need to contact your bank.

    More about how to order and log in with BankID.

    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.

    More about how to order and log in with Buypass 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.

    More about how to order and log in with Commfides.

  3. Make sure you receive the correct role(s) in Altinn. Log in with your electronic ID.

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 by logging in.
  • 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 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.

You’ll get a message on your mobile phone and/or email when you receive any digital information from us.

Update your contact information

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.

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Opt out of digital communication

If you do not want to receive digital mail, you can simply let public authorities know that you would prefer to receive official documents and letters on paper. You do this by opting out of the common contact register.

If you would like further information or help with opting out, please call the telephone number (+47) 800 30 300.