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.
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 report a move within Sweden or to another country, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you report that you’re moving to Sweden, it will take about 4 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you notify us of a special postal address, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
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 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
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 7 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
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 9 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you apply for a marriage licence, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you were married in Sweden, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you were married in a country other than Sweden, it will take about 8 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator after you have submitted your marriage certificate to the Swedish Tax Agency.
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, or your partner has died, in a country other than Sweden, it will take about 13 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
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.
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.
If you want to apply to have your surname changed, and your requested change is subject to a fee, it will take about 11 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you want to apply to have your surname changed, and your requested change is free of charge, it will take about 9 weeks to process your case. You must submit all of the information required for the Swedish Tax Agency to process your application. Otherwise, it will take up to 16 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
Om du vill ändra ditt efternamn till ett nybildat efternamn kan det ta upp till fem månader innan du får besked.
Om du vill ändra ditt efternamn och din önskade ändring är avgiftsbelagd kan det ta upp till fem månader innan du får besked.
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.
If you want to change the details you have provided about your family relationships, it will take about 20 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you apply for a coordination number, it can take up to 3 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
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.
If a government agency requests a coordination number, it will take about 4 weeks for the case to be assigned to an administrator. It can then take up to 6 more weeks to notify you.
If you apply for changes to be made to the personal data linked to your coordination number, it will take about 8 weeks for the case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you notify us that you have a new contact address, it will take about 2 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If you make a coordination number reactivation request, it can take up to 4 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.
If a government agency makes a coordination number reactivation request, it can take up to 4 weeks for the case to be assigned to an administrator. It can then take up to 6 more weeks to notify you.
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 39 weeks for your case to be assigned to an administrator.