Once you’ve installed the app, open it and click on the “Register” button. The whole process will take just a few minutes. NB! You need to be able to authenticate your Smart-ID account with an Estonian, Latvian or Lithuanian social security number / personal identification number.
Are you registering with an ID-card? Click here!
Registering your account is easy – follow the instructions on the screen and you’ll be fine. The only thing to remember is that you need to authenticate your account.
Choose a method that best suits you:
If you have an ID-card and know how to use it electronically, you’re set to go.
If you have an ID-card and know how to use it electronically, you’re set to go.
Smart-ID for under 18 yo
Yes, children can also use Smart-ID – but their accounts need to be authenticated by a parent or guardian. Read about Smart-ID for minors.
Smart-ID for foreigners
You do not need to be a citizen in Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania to use Smart-ID – as long as you have your national insurance number. Read about Smart-ID for foreigners.
Multiple accounts
Smart-ID is device based: you can have it on as many smart devices as you want. Read more about multiple Smart-ID accounts
You can apply for and use Smart-ID on two levels:
Smart-ID – Smart-ID – apply for with your ID-card or Mobile-ID or by visiting a bank office. Can be used in all e-services integrated with the Smart-ID network.
Smart-ID Basic – Smart-ID Basic – available in Latvia and Lithuania and can only be used for internet banking. Not suitable for use with other e-services. Upgrade your Smart-ID Basic account to full-access Smart-ID.
| Estonia | Latvia | Lithuania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Identity: | |||
| ID-card | * | ||
| Mobile-ID | n/a | ||
| Bank offices: | |||
| SEB | |||
| Swedbank | |||
| Luminor | |||
| Biometric identification | |||
| ID-card | |||
| Passport | |||
| Existing Smart-ID | |||
| Smart-ID | * | * | * |
| Estonia | Latvia | Lithuania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank link: | |||
| Urbo Bank | n/a | n/a | |
| Bank offices: | |||
| SEB | n/a | n/a | |
| Swedbank | n/a | ||
| Urbo Bank | n/a | n/a | |
| Šiaulių Bankas | n/a | n/a | |
| Existing Smart-ID | |||
| Smart-ID | n/a |
How to use the table:
V = Yes, this method is available
n/a = No, this option not available
* = Option available with some limitations
* = Existing Smart-ID account. Option available with specific limitations, please read more about using your existing Smart-ID to authenticate a new account.