Processing times for population registration
Our processing times vary depending on the population registration matter you need help with, and whether any further investigation or additional information is required.
We process each case in order of receipt and do not give any cases priority over others.
Processing can take longer if you need to provide additional information
It is important for you to provide all of the information required to process your case. Double check that you have included all of the necessary information, and completed all mandatory fields on the form. This usually results in faster processing. Processing can take longer if we need to request additional information or supporting documentation. Further information is often available on the back of the form or in the e-service.
If you or any members of your family are moving, or your address changes
Moving within Sweden or to another country: 3 weeks
If you report a move within Sweden or to another country, it will take about 3 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Moving to Sweden: 2 weeks
If you report that you’re moving to Sweden, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you are not moving but need to register a change of address: 3 weeks
If you notify us of a special postal address, it will take about 3 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you’re getting married
Consideration of impediments to marriage when both parties are listed in the Swedish Population Register: 1 week
If you apply for consideration of impediments to marriage, and you and your partner are both listed in the Swedish Population Register, it will take about 1 week for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Consideration of impediments to marriage when only one of you is listed in the Swedish Population Register: 2 weeks
If you apply for consideration of impediments to marriage, and only one of you is listed in the Swedish Population Register, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Consideration of impediments to marriage when neither of you is a Swedish citizen or resident in Sweden: 8 weeks
If you apply for consideration of impediments to marriage, and none of you is a Swedish citizen or resident in Sweden, it will take about 8 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Marriage licence: 1 week
If you apply for a marriage licence, it will take about 1 week for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you’ve got married
Marriage in Sweden: 1 week
If you were married in Sweden, it will take about 1 week for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Marriage in a country other than Sweden: 7 weeks
If you were married in a country other than Sweden, it will take about 7 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator after you have submitted your marriage certificate to the Swedish Tax Agency.
Have you been granted a divorce?
If you have been granted a divorce in Sweden: 2 weeks
If you have been granted a divorce in Sweden, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you have been granted a divorce in a country other than Sweden: 7 weeks
If you have been granted a divorce, or your partner has died, in a country other than Sweden, it will take about 7 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Do you want to apply to have a name registered or changed?
Applying to have a newborn child’s name registered: 2 weeks
If you apply to have your newborn child’s given name(s) and surname registered, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Changing given names: 7 weeks
If you want to apply to have your given name(s) changed, it will take about 7 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator. Please note that you must pay the application fee before the Swedish Tax Agency can process your case. Submit your application through our e-service for faster processing. In some cases, your matter can be processed immediately if you apply through our e-service.
Changing surnames: 20 weeks
If you want to apply to have your surname changed, and your requested change is subject to a fee, it will take about 20 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Taking a parent’s surname or a double surname: 5 weeks
If you want to apply to have your surname changed, and your requested change is free of charge, it will take about 5 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Taking your spouse’s surname: 2 weeks
If you want to take your spouse’s surname, it will take about 2 weeks from the date of marriage registration for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Registering relationships
Relationship registration: 17 weeks
If you want to change the details you have provided about your family relationships, it will take about 17 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Coordination numbers
Coordination number, individual application: 4 weeks
If you apply for a coordination number, it can take up to 4 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Coordination number request made by an embassy, consulate or passport authority in Sweden (for passport purposes): 5 weeks
If an embassy, consulate or passport authority in Sweden requests a coordination number for passport purposes, it will take about 5 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Coordination number request made by a government agency: 3 weeks
If a government agency requests a coordination number, it will take about 3 weeks for the case to be assigned to an administrator. It can then take up to 6 more weeks to notify you.
Coordination number, changes to personal data: 7 weeks
If you apply for changes to be made to the personal data linked to your coordination number, it will take about 7 weeks for the case to be assigned to an administrator.
Coordination number, new contact address: 4 weeks
If you notify us that you have a new contact address, it will take about 4 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Coordination numbers, reactivation request made by an individual: 4 weeks
If you make a coordination number reactivation request, it can take up to 4 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Coordination number, reactivation request made by a government agency: 3 weeks
If a government agency makes a coordination number reactivation request, it can take up to 3 weeks for the case to be assigned to an administrator. It can then take up to 6 more weeks to notify you.
Changes to personal data
Changes to personal data: 11 weeks
If you apply for changes to be made to the personal data linked to your identity (for example, your date of birth or gender), it will take about 11 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.