The heirs may divide the estate themselves and this is called the private transfer of the estate and must be completed within one year from the death.

Application form for registration

Inheritance tax is payable to heirs on funds accruing to them.

A digital work machine licence is available for those who have an Icelandic licence and own a smartphone.

When a child under the age of 18 travels without accompanying both guardians, border authorities may require proof that the child is authorised to travel.

Pre-registration of a car, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, machine, electric tractor and tractor is compulsory prior to the entry into service of the vehicles.

When a cohabitation of persons who do not have children together, it is sufficient to notify the change of address to the National Registry of Iceland.

The websites of institutions are the underlays of Ísland.is. They are tailored to the needs of users and have the aim of providing information on the service provision of an institution.