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Registration of a responsible party for a building permit
The registration of responsible parties is part of the process of obtaining a building permit. This includes registering the construction manager, the master tradesman, and the design manager's report. Registrations are online, and paper submissions are not accepted.
Where can I find the online registrations?
You can find them on My Pages of Reykjavík's website. There, you can fill out the registration forms without having to print anything and sign the documents electronically.
- Open online registration for construction manager
- Open online registration for master tradesman
- Open design manager's report
Information is obtained from the Housing and Construction Authority (HMS) credential registry (réttindagátt), so only individuals with the appropriate construction manager and master tradesman credentials can be registered.
Who can register responsible parties?
This registration takes place after the building plans have been approved. If you have not yet submitted a building permit application or received confirmation of plan approval, you can relax for now.
Once you have obtained plan approval, you can choose an individual to act as the construction manager on your behalf and register them online. The construction manager then registers the master tradesmen responsible for the work, and the design manager completes the design manager's report.
How do the registrations work?
The applicant logs in to My Pages using their electronic ID.
The appropriate registration form is filled out and sent for electronic signing with one click.
Registered parties receive an email notification where they can electronically sign the document. Please note that all parties must sign the document electronically for it to be submitted to the Building Commissioner.
Once all parties have signed, the registration is sent to the Building Commissioner. This registration is necessary to issue a building permit.
Can I change the registration once it has been submitted?
If there are changes to construction managers, master tradesmen, or designers, you must currently notify us in writing. We are working on also making this registration available online.
Did you know?
Approved building plans only indicate whether a potential construction project meets legal requirements. You cannot start construction immediately; you need a formally issued building permit.
Good to know about building permit registration
Where can I check if I have the appropriate credentials?
You can look up your national ID number (kennitala) in the HMS credential registry. If you do not see your information on the list, it is best to contact HMS directly at hms@hms.is
Do I need to do anything else to obtain a building permit?
This registration is part of the process of obtaining a building permit. In addition, you must submit the appropriate documents and pay the fees. If you are unsure about the status of your application, you should contact the architect you have hired for the project.
What if I do not have an electronic ID?
You must have en electronic ID for these registrations. You can apply for digital credentials from banks, phone companies, or Auðkenni at Borgartún 31.
What do you want to explore next?
- Building permits Building permits are required for developments subject to building permits.
- Before applying for a building permit What do I need to do before I apply for a building permit?
- How are building permit applications reviewed? I have already applied for a building permit. What happens next?
- Building Commissioner fee schedule Inspections, certificates, and inspection fees.
- Inspections The Building Commissioner conducts phase evaluations at various stages of construction.
- Building Commissioner forms All forms in one place.
- Building plans All master plans for buildings can be accessed in the blueprint archive.
- Online application for building permit You can fill the application out online.
- Building Commissioner Office of the Building Commissioner of Reykjavík.
How can we help?
Do you need further assistance or didn't find what you were looking for?
- Inquiries and suggestions can be sent to the Building Commissioner's email: byggingarfulltrui@reykjavik.is
- The City's Service Center can help with general inquiries by phone at 411 1111, via online chat, and through email at info@reykjavik.is
Inquiries and suggestions can be sent to the Building Commissioner's email: byggingarfulltrui@reykjavik.is