Having a child

When having a child in Norway, you should be aware of your parental rights and duties. Below, you will find information and services relevant to pregnancy and having a child, including advice about parental responsibility, financial assistance, maternity and paternity leave and how to register the name of a baby.

Getting married

Before you can get married, the Norwegian Tax Administration must check that you have the right to get married in Norway. The quickest way to apply for a “certificate of no impediment to marriage” electronically, if both of you have a Norwegian national identity number or D-number. Case processing may take 5-6 weeks, so plan ahead.

MinID

In order to use digital services from Norwegian public agencies, you must have an electronic identification, e-ID, to be able to log in. An electronic identification, like MinID, is an electronic way of proving one's identity on the internet.

Allowance for transportation of the deceased

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV)

Allowance for transportation of the deceased is intended to help cover expenses in connection with burial. It is granted when the deceased’s body has to be transported over a certain distance.

Digital funeral message

County Governor - Statsforvalteren

You can find more information about deaths and funerals here.