Help with the form
Here you'll find answers to questions you might have about forms in Altinn.
In All forms and services, you will find all forms and services available in Altinn. You can either use the search field at the top of the page or browse one of the categories. You can also filter by agency by clicking on All agencies.
In some cases, the agency sends a link to the form in the inbox of those who need to complete it. In such cases, go to the relevant inbox and find the form there. To view the form in the inbox, you need the correct authorization. You can get this through powers of attorney, roles, or access packages.
If you are unsure which form to use, contact the agency or municipality that owns the form.
Some forms has a questionmark you can click on to get guidance to the post in question.
Contact the agency that is the recipient and owner of the form, if you need further guidance to complete the form. Find the contact information by clicking About form on the top right side.
There are three ways to save a form:
- Change between the pages in the form (previous/next)
- Click on one of the funtions
- Click on “To inbox”
If you do this the data you have been entering will be stored.
If you plan on filling out a large field within a form, you should write it outside Altinn. Then copy/paste it into the form, or add it as an attachment (if the form permits it).
Most forms have a single service that has the same name as the form. A single service gives you access to this specific form.
You may also receive a role, which contains several single services. On every forms’ information page, look for About this form. This will tell you which role you need to complete the form. (Note: a role gives access to very many forms.)