Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Organisation
Alternative name Finnish Digital Agency
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency (aka Finnish Digital Agency) promotes the digitalisation of society, secures the availability of data, and provides services for the life events of its customers.
The Digital and Population Data Services Agency leads the way, reforms society and supports citizens in their interaction with public administration. Our aim is to further promote the smooth functioning of Finnish society. Digitalisation is one important way to achieve this.
Our agency launched on 1 January 2020 with the merging of the Population Register Centre, the Local Register Offices and the Steering and Development Unit for the Local Register Offices, which operates at the Regional State Administrative Agency of Eastern Finland.
What services can I get?
Applying for a revocation of the right to officiate weddings
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA registered religious community or officiator can apply for a revocation of a granted right to officiate weddings.Applying for a right to officiate weddings
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA registered religious community can apply for a member of their community a right to officiate weddings.Blocking a notification of move
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceBlocking a notification of move is useful if your information has been used for a false notification of move or there's a possibility for that.Change of surname
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou can change your surname by filing in a name change application form.Checking authorisations through Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, and the Authorisation register
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe service will allow an organisation to verify a person's right to act on behalf of another person or company.Checking your personal data
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can check your personal data stored in Population Information System. You can see your personal relationship, address and previous information.Citizen Certificate
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can use the ID card to prove your identity in various service situations, also when using e-services.Confirmation of gender and new personal identity code
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceConfirmation of gender means that your gender entered in the Population Information System will be corrected to correspond to your gender identity.Customer service for organisations
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceDigital and Population Data Services Agency’s advisory service that helps companies and organisations on how to use the Suomi.fi services.Examination of impediments to marriage
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceBefore marriage, an examination of impediments to marriage must be carried out. This ensures that no impediments exist for the marriage.Extracts and certificates from the Population Information System
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can order certificates containing personal data stored in the Population Information System. The certificates are valid in Finland and abroad.Extracts issued from the register of the right to officiate weddings
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceUpon request, information on an officiator with a right to officiate weddings can be given from the register of the right to officiate weddings.For organisations that are to adopt Suomi.fi Messages
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceSuomi.fi Messages allows public administration organisations to send messages to citizens and businesses centrally.Healthcare replacement cards
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe replacement card replaces a lost, forgotten or broken healthcare smart card or an ID card for workers and personnel.ID cards for non-regulated social and healthcare workers and non-clinical healthcare sector staff
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceID cards are for identification when logging into data systems as well as for data encryption and electronic signatures in healthcare services.ID cards for regulated social welfare and healthcare professionals
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe ID card is intended for social welfare and healthcare professionals, such as doctors, pharmacists, nurses and Bachelors of Social Services.Joining and resigning from a religious community
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can join and resign from a religious community for example by submitting a notification directly to the religious community.Marriage ceremony and marriage registration
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceMarriages are registered in the Population Information System. A Local Register Office can perform a civil marriage ceremony.Notification of change of address to the Population Information System
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSubmitting a notification of move is a statutory obligation. Your municipality and address are recorded in the Population Information System.Notification of retaining Finnish citizenship
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceAs a young multinational you can send a free form written notification to retain your Finnish citizenship.Organisation cards
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceOrganisation cards are used for identification when logging into data systems as well as for data encryption and electronic signatures.Public Service Info
ServiceNationwidePublic servicePublic Service Info guides you to the correct public service and assists you when using the services.Registration of a death abroad in the Population Information System
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou must notify the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of a death that has taken place abroad.Registration of a name change performed abroad
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIf you change your name abroad, also notify the Digital and Population Data Services Agency of it.Replacement cards for organisations
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA replacement card is intended for use in place of a lost, forgotten or broken organisation card.Report on the family relationships
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can order a report on the family relationships of a person for purposes such as an estate declaration.Reporting information to the Population Information System
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can report your mother tongue, preferred given name, profession, e-mail address and language of habitual use to the Population Information System.Service certificates for organisations
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceService certificates are software certificates used to authenticate a service provider’s service or server.Service certificates for social and healthcare
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceDigital and Population Data Services Agency produces the server certificates and system signature certificates needed for the use of Kanta Services.Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer provides organisations a standardised way to transfer data between information systems.Suomi.fi e-Authorizations for acting on behalf of a company
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA company can authorise another company or a person to act on its behalf in e-services using Suomi.fi e-Authorizations.Suomi.fi e-Authorizations for acting on behalf of another person
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceWith Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, you can authorise another person or a company to act on your behalf online or at a service location.Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, assisted authorisation for organisational customers
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA mandate can be granted or invalidated upon application, if a company or organisation cannot authorise in Suomi.fi e-Authorizations independently.Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, assisted authorisation for private customers
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA mandate can be granted or invalidated upon application, if the person cannot authorise in Suomi.fi e-Authorizations independently.Suomi.fi e-Identification for organisations
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceSuomi.fi e-Identification provides public sector a secure way to identify Finnish citizens online using various forms of identification.Suomi.fi Finnish Service Catalogue (FSC)
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIn the Suomi.fi Finnish Service Catalogue, organisations uniformly present information about their services and service channels.Suomi.fi guides for citizens and companies
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIn Suomi.fi, you can find clearly written information about situations where you need the services provided by different authorities.Suomi.fi Messages for citizens
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceSuomi.fi Messages allows citizens to communicate with the authorities electronically via the Suomi.fi online service.Suomi.fi Quality Tools
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceQuality Tools help the development teams of electronic services to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their digital service and develop it.Test cards for certificates
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceTest cards are certificate cards meant for testing technical functionality.
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API Catalogue
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe API Catalogue is an up-to-date index of the services available via the Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer.Open 24 hours a day.Authorisation with an application
E-serviceNationwideA mandate can be granted or invalidated upon application, if the assignor cannot use Suomi.fi e-Authorizations independently.Open 24 hours a day.Booking service for social welfare and healthcare certificate services
E-serviceNationwideYou can book a time for a social and health care registration point through the booking service.Certificates from the Population Information System -service
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can order certificate from the Certificates from the Population Information System -service for yourself or for children you have custody of.Chat with Public Service Info
E-serviceNationwideYou can ask the Public Service Info questions in chat.Monday-Friday 8.00–21.00Saturday 9.00–15.00E-authorization to act on behalf of others online or at a service location
E-serviceNationwideCreate a Suomi.fi e-Authorization to authorise another person or a company to act on your behalf in the Suomi.fi online service.Make a reservation
E-serviceNationwideYou can make a reservation for the services provided by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency per each city.Personal data in the Population Information System - check and report at Suomi.fi
E-serviceNationwideYou can check all your data stored in the Population Information System. You can report some of your information and non-disclosures of personal data.Public Service Info electronic form
E-serviceNationwideWith this form, you can send a question to Public Service Info.Open 24 hours a day.Quality Tools home page
E-serviceNationwideOn the Quality Tools home page, you can search for and compare quality data on public services using different criteria.Open 24 hours a day.Sending classified mail to the Digital and Population Data Services Agency
E-serviceNationwideYou can email the Digital and Population Data Services Agency safely with secured mail.Suomi.fi Message mobile application
E-serviceNationwideOn the Using mobile application page, you can get instructions for activating the Suomi.fi Message mobile application.Suomi.fi Messages on the Suomi.fi Web Service
E-serviceNationwideYou can activate Suomi.fi Messages in the Messages section of the Suomi.fi Web Service.Open 24 hours a day.Suomi.fi Web Service
E-serviceNationwideThe Suomi.fi Web Service contains information and services for citizens, for companies and for people planning to set up a business.WebVartti - renewing a healthcare smart card
E-serviceNationwideWebVartti is meant for renewing healthcare smart cards.
Change of address notification form for a person living abroad
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsChange of address notification form for a person living abroad when registered in the Finnish Population Information SystemNotification of a civil partnership registered outside Finland
FormNationwideInformation on a Finnish citizen whose civil partnership has been registered abroad.Notification of a Finnish citizen born outside Finland
FormNationwideNotification of a Finnish citizen born outside Finland.Notification of a Finnish citizen deceased outside Finland
FormNationwideNotification of a Finnish citizen deceased outside Finland.Notification of marriage of a Finnish citizen outside Finland
FormNationwideNotification of marriage of a Finnish citizen outside Finland.Registration of personal data - The registration information of a foreigner
FormNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe registration information of a foreigner.Request for examination of the impediments to marriage
FormNationwideRequest for examination of the impediments to marriage -formRequest of certificate to get married abroad
FormNationwideRequest of certificate to get married abroad.
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Certificate helpdesk
Telephone serviceNationwideThe helpdesk provides support in the use of the certificates and for the most common problems that arise when using them for the first time.Monday-Friday 8.00–20.00Saturday 9.00–15.00Telephone:060096160(local/mobile network fee)Certification of the shareholders in an estate inventory deed
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsYou can use this service to apply for a certification of the shareholders in an estate inventory deed.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295539099(local/mobile network fee)Public Service Info's phone service
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can reach Public Service Info by phone.Monday-Friday 8.00–21.00Saturday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295000(local/mobile network fee)Revocation service for certificate cards
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can have a lost or stolen certificate card revoked in the revocation service.Open 24 hours a day.Telephone:+358 800162622(free of charge)SMS to Public Service Info
Telephone serviceNationwideIf you have a speech or hearing impairment, you can send your question as an SMS.Monday-Friday 8.00–21.00Saturday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 18395(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service of notary public
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can use this service to notarise signatures and copies of certificates and to authenticate resumes, among other things.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295536404(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service of the customer service for organisations
Telephone serviceNationwideCustomer service for organisations provides companies and organisations guidance on how to use the Suomi.fi services.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295535115(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: Certificates from the Population Information System
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can use this service to order certificates from the Population Information SystemMonday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295536230(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: confirmation of parenthood
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can contact this service in matters related to confirmation of parenthood.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295537314(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: guardianship and continuing power of attorney.
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can contact this service in matters related to guardianship and continuing power of attorney.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295536256(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: Marriage
Telephone serviceNationwideWe offer services in matters related to marriage and partnershipMonday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295536244(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: Matters related to moving
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can contact this service in matters related to moving and home municipality.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295535188(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: Names
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can contact this service to get information on change of name.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295539080(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: population information
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can contact this service in matters related to data recorded in the population information system.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295536220(local/mobile network fee)Telephone service: registration of foreigners and international matters
Telephone serviceNationwideYou can contact this service in matters related to registration of foreigners and international matters.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 295536320(local/mobile network fee)
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Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Espoo
Service location26 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Only notary public services, appointment required. Other services available in the Helsinki service location.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Hämeenlinna
Service location11 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Helsinki
Service location26 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Mon–Fri 9:00–16:15. We recommend that you book an appointment.Without an appointment, you may very likely have to queue for a long time and you may still not be able to manage your affairs during the same day.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Hyvinkää
Service location26 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Mon and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Iisalmi
Service location7 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open on the second Thursday of the month 9:00-12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Jakobstad
Service location6 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Joensuu
Service location13 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Jyväskylä
Service location45 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed, Thu and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kajaani
Service location8 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kemi
Service location8 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Thu 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kittilä
Service location6 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kokkola
Service location8 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kotka
Service location15 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Thu 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kouvola
Service location15 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Kuopio
Service location9 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed and Fri 9–12. More service available by appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Lahti
Service location10 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open by appointment Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 4pm and Wednesday Friday without an appointment from 9am to 12 noon.Notary public services on Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment.We recommend booking an appointmentWalk-in services are available on Tuesdays in even-numbered weeks between 4 pm and 6 pmWalk-in services are available on following days: 5 and 19 September, 3, 17 and 31 October, 14 and 28 November, and 12 DecemberDigital and Population Data Services Agency, Lappeenranta
Service location15 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Tue and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Walk-in services are available on Tuesdays in even-numbered weeks between 4 pm and 6 pmWalk-in services are available on following days: 5 and 19 September, 3, 17 and 31 October, 14 and 28 November, and 12 DecemberDigital and Population Data Services Agency, Mikkeli
Service location6 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Oulu
Service location15 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Mon-Fri 9-15. We recommend that you book an appointment. If you do not book an appointment, be prepared to queue.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Pori
Service location13 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Thu and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Porvoo
Service location26 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Thu 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Raahe
Service location5 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Raseborg
Service location26 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Tue and Fri 9-12. More service available by appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment. Notary public services every other Friday.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Rauma
Service location10 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Book an appointment: dvv.fi/reservation. You can book an appointment only to services that require a personal meeting.In other matters, we will serve you online or by phone.Service location in Pori is open with an appointmentTuesday 9.00–15.00Thursday-Friday 9.00–15.00Service location in Rauma is open only with an appointmentWednesday 9.00–15.30Service location in Pori is open without an appointmentThursday-Friday 9.00–12.00Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Rovaniemi
Service location7 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Thu 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment, https://dvv.fi/reservationDigital and Population Data Services Agency, Salo
Service location8 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Savonlinna
Service location8 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Thu 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Seinäjoki
Service location18 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Tampere
Service location45 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Mon-Fri 9:00–15:00. We recommend that you book an appointment. If you do not book an appointment, be prepared to queue.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Turku
Service location10 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Mon-Fri 9:00–15:00. We recommend that you book an appointment. If you do not book an appointment, be prepared to queue.Construction work on Itäinen rantakatu is making access to the Turku Office Building difficult. Please arrive in time to make it to your appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Vaasa
Service location9 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Open Wed and Fri 9:00–12:00. More service hours available with an appointment. We recommend that you book an appointment.Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Ylivieska
Service location10 municipalitiesThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services throughout Finland. You may visit the most suitable service location for you.Service location open by appointment only in even-numbered weeks on Thursdays
Card Reader Software
WebsiteNationwideDigital and Population Data Services Agency offers card reader software free of charge to users of the citizen or organisation certificates it issues.Confirmation of gender
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Digital and Population Data Services Agency's web page on confirmation of genderInformation on Suomi.fi Quality Tools
WebsiteNationwidePresentation of the Quality Tools, information on the service deployment and instructions for using the service.Information on the Suomi.fi Finnish Service Catalogue (FSC)
WebsiteNationwidePresentation of the Finnish Service Catalogue, information on the implementation of the service, utilisation of FSC data and links to instructions.Instructions and documents for authorisation with an application
WebsiteNationwideInstructions and a list of the required documents for authorisation with an applicationInstructions for activating a Citizen Certificate
WebsiteNationwideInstructions for activating a Citizen Certificate on an ID card.Instructions for activating the certificate
WebsiteNationwideInstructions for starting to use a smart card and activating the certificate on the card.Public Service Info website
WebsiteNationwideYou can find information on the Public Service Info on their website. The site offers links to most often used public services.
Customer service for organisations
organisaatiopalvelut@dvv.fi
Registry office
kirjaamo@dvv.fi
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 0245437-2
Electronic invoicing details
Electronic invoicing address (EDI code):003702454372
Intermediator code:
E204503
Telephone number
Switchboard
+358 295536000 (local/mobile network fee)
Website
Finnish Digital Agency website
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