FAQ
Questions about
the DAWA switch
Everything about the 17 Aug 2026 shutdown and how to switch without code changes.
Is DAWA Kit a drop-in replacement for DAWA?
Yes. Endpoints, query params and JSON shapes match DAWA 1:1. You change the base URL from dawa.aws.dk / api.dataforsyningen.dk to api.danadresse.dk and add an X-Api-Key header — the rest of your code is unchanged.
When does DAWA close?
DAWA (dawa.aws.dk) closes on 17 August 2026. After that the service stops responding and non-migrated integrations break.
Cant I just use Datafordeleren directly?
You can, but it is not drop-in: Datafordeleren uses different endpoints, GraphQL/WFS instead of plain REST, and has no built-in autocomplete or address cleansing. That is typically weeks to months of work versus ~30 seconds with a drop-in API.
Do my stored address IDs still work?
Yes. We use DARs real UUIDs, so the address IDs you already store in your database match unchanged.
What does it cost?
Free tier with 1,000 calls/month (no credit card). Then Basic DKK 99/mo (100,000 calls), Pro DKK 299/mo (500,000 calls), and Enterprise with replication and SLA.
How do I authenticate?
Send your key as an X-Api-Key header (recommended) or as a ?api_key= query param for browser/JSONP. Without a key you get the free per-IP tier.
Where does the data come from, and how often is it updated?
From Datafordeleren: DAR (addresses), BBR (buildings), the cadastre, DAGI and more. We store our own copies and update daily via replication — so the service is independent after the DAWA shutdown.
How do I test risk-free?
Run both base URLs in parallel behind a feature flag while DAWA is still alive. Compare responses, then flip the flag when confident. Rollback = flip it back.
Still have questions?
Write to us, or just try it — a free key in 30 seconds.