The matrikel is Denmark’s official register of all land parcels — a geographic division of all land into numbered “matrikels”. Your matrikel number precisely identifies your plot and its boundaries in the official land register.
Why does it matter to you?
The matrikel number is the basis for all legal matters relating to your property:
- Title deeds reference the matrikel number
- Building permits are attached to the matrikel
- Easements (servitutter) are registered on the matrikel
- The municipality calculates your site coverage ratio based on the matrikel area
Boundary disputes with neighbours are resolved by comparing the matrikel map with the actual physical boundaries.
How it works
The matrikel is administered by the Danish Geodata Agency (Geodatastyrelsen) and is freely available at kortforsyningen.dk and the national data platform Datafordeleren. You can find your matrikel number on:
- Your property assessment from the Danish Property Assessment Authority
- Your title deed (skøde)
- The BBR owner notification (BBR-ejermeddelelse)
A Danish matrikel number typically looks like this: 12b, Utterslev By, Brønshøj — consisting of a number, optional letter, local area name and parish name.
The matrikel map
The matrikel map shows the precise boundaries of all plots. It’s relevant for:
- Boundary disputes with neighbours
- Fence and hedge disputes (hegnssynsforretning)
- Applications for a boundary survey (skelforretning)
Note: the map boundary may not always match the physical fence or hedge — historical errors are possible.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ejerlav?
An ejerlav is the geographic unit that groups matrikels together — typically corresponding to a village or urban area. “Utterslev By, Brønshøj” is an ejerlav.
Can I change my plot boundaries?
Yes, through a boundary survey (skelforretning) carried out by a licensed land surveyor (landinspektør). It requires agreement from neighbours and registration with the Geodata Agency.
What is an unregistered plot?
Roads and public areas are typically unregistered — they don’t form part of the private matrikel register.