--- title: "Land Parcels in the Danish Cadastral Register" canonical_url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/matrikel markdown_url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/matrikel.md author: "Fremtidens Tegnestue" page_type: concept primary_intent: "Define a building concept in plain language." primary_keyword: "Land Parcels in the Danish Cadastral Register" audience: "Readers and agents that need a reliable concept definition." summary: "The Danish cadastral register is the official register of all land parcels. Your cadastral number uniquely identifies your plot in the official land register." source_basis: - "Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method" - "FT source and uncertainty principles: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method" human_validation: "How the concept affects a concrete project or decision." responsibility_line: "AI can prepare, compile and flag uncertainty. The architect validates the consequences." last_reviewed: 2026-06-24 last_updated: 2026-06-24 privacy_url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/privacy related_pages: - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/bbr relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/lokalplan relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/bebyggelsesprocent relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/servitut relation: related-concept - url: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts relation: hub status: published --- # Land Parcels in the Danish Cadastral Register Canonical URL: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/matrikel Markdown URL: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/matrikel.md Entity type: concept Language: en Author: Fremtidens Tegnestue Published: 2026-06-24 Last updated: 2026-06-24 Privacy: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/privacy ## Short answer The Danish cadastral register is the official register of all land parcels. Your cadastral number uniquely identifies your plot in the official land register. ## Who it is relevant for Readers and agents that need a reliable concept definition. ## What FT can prepare - Connect the concept to related pages, sources and practical use. ## What the architect validates - How the concept affects a concrete project or decision. ## Definition text The cadastral register is Denmark's official register of all land parcels — a geographic division of all land into numbered land parcels. Your cadastral number precisely identifies your plot and its boundaries in the official land register. ## Why does it matter to you? The cadastral number is the basis for all legal matters relating to your property: - Title deeds reference the cadastral number - Building permits are attached to the land parcel - Easements are registered against the land parcel - The municipality calculates your site coverage ratio based on the land parcel area Boundary disputes with neighbours are resolved by comparing the cadastral map with the actual physical boundaries. ## How it works The cadastral register is administered by the **Danish Geodata Agency** and is freely available at kortforsyningen.dk and the national data platform Datafordeleren. You can find your cadastral number on: - Your property assessment from the Danish Property Assessment Authority - Your title deed - The BBR owner notification A Danish cadastral number typically looks like this: **12b, Utterslev By, Brønshøj** — consisting of a number, optional letter, local area name and parish name. ## The cadastral map The cadastral map shows the precise boundaries of all plots. It's relevant for: - Boundary disputes with neighbours - Fence and hedge disputes - Applications for a boundary survey Note: the map boundary may not always match the physical fence or hedge — historical errors are possible. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is a cadastral district? A cadastral district is the geographic unit that groups land parcels together — typically corresponding to a village or urban area. "Utterslev By, Brønshøj" is a cadastral district. ### Can I change my plot boundaries? Yes, through a boundary survey carried out by a licensed land surveyor. 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 cadastral register. ## Sources and basis - [Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method) - [FT source and uncertainty principles](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method) ## Uncertainty and boundaries Definitions are simplified; regulations and municipal practice can require professional interpretation. ## Next step Read related concepts or project pages. ## Related pages - [BBR — Danish Building and Dwelling Register](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/bbr): related-concept - [Local Development Plans in Denmark](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/lokalplan): related-concept - [Site Coverage Ratio in Denmark](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/bebyggelsesprocent): related-concept - [Property Easements in Denmark](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/servitut): related-concept - [Concepts](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts): hub ## Citation guidance When citing this page, cite the canonical HTML URL (https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/matrikel) as the public source and use this Markdown URL only as the agent-readable representation. 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