Declaring your place of residence
After moving to a new home you must declare it within one month. The easiest and cheapest way is the e-service on Latvija.gov.lv — it is free. Declaring in person at the municipality costs a 4.27 EUR state fee.
Who this applies to
Step by step
Choose online or in person
Online: find the e-service “Dzīvesvietas deklarēšana vai norādīšana” on Latvija.gov.lv and log in (internet bank, eID or eParaksts). The e-service is not available to authorised representatives — only for yourself, your minor children and persons under your guardianship.
Fill in the declaration
Enter your new address in Latvia. You may also add one additional address in Latvia or abroad and the period during which you can be reached there.
In person — prepare documents and pay the fee
Bring a passport or eID card; an authorised person needs a notarised power of attorney; foreigners need a valid ID document and residence permit. The 4.27 EUR state fee is paid before submitting the form; cards are usually accepted, cash often is not.
Get confirmation
The data is entered in the Register of Natural Persons. Afterwards you can request a statement about your declared residence if needed (the statement is a paid service).
Common mistakes
Frequently asked questions
How much does declaring residence cost?
Online on Latvija.gov.lv — free. In person — a 4.27 EUR state fee (Cabinet Regulation No. 720). Several groups are exempt from the fee.
How quickly must I declare a new residence?
Within one month from the moment you permanently live at the new address.
Can I declare residence for someone else?
Online — only for yourself, your minor children and persons under your guardianship. An authorised person can do it in person with a notarised power of attorney.
Can I add an additional address?
Yes — the declaration may include one additional address in Latvia or abroad and the period during which you can be reached there.
Official sources
- Latvija.gov.lv — e-pakalpojums «Dzīvesvietas deklarēšana vai norādīšana»
- Latvija.gov.lv — Dzīvesvietas deklarēšana (Rīga)
- PMLP — Dzīvesvietas deklarēšana