Daily fee

Get help with the daily fee

In Denmark, third-party liability insurance is mandatory. If your vehicle is not insured, the owner or user will be charged a daily fee of DKK 250 and will be personally liable for damages caused to others – in serious cases for very large amounts. Read more about the daily fee and how to pay below.

How to pay your daily fees

Sale, deregistration and re-registration of a vehicle

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Do you need help?

Call us Monday–Thursday 8:30–16:00 and Friday 8:30–15:00

+45 41 91 90 69

Quick links

Check if your vehicle is insured

Enter the vehicle details in The Danish Motor Vehicle Agency to see if it is covered by third-party liability insurance.

Daily fee cases in the enforcement court

If you do not pay the daily fees imposed, your case will be sent to our debt collection department – and in some cases to the enforcement court. Here you can find out what this means for you and what you can do to avoid a court hearing.

For trustees and estate administrators

Information for trustees and estate administrators on handling daily fees at DFIM, including notifications, deregistration of vehicles, stopping fees in case of theft, and procedures in bankruptcy estates.

Minors can be charged daily fees

If a motor vehicle does not have the required third-party liability insurance, daily fees will be charged. This also applies if the owner or primary user of the vehicle is under 18 years old.

Why does DFIM charge a daily fee?

DFIM is a guarantee fund that ensures compensation is paid to people who suffer damage caused by uninsured or unknown vehicles. The daily fees are used to cover these costs.

Legal basis

DFIM is a statutory association whose tasks and responsibilities are defined by Danish legislation. The rules specify the functions carried out by DFIM and how the association operates in practice. Read more about the legal basis for the daily fee.