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Every household must complete the census by the end of May

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What is the census?

Discover what the census is, what it asks and how the information it collects helps Scotland.

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Getting started

How to complete the census online

Watch our step-by-step video guide to help you complete the census questionnaire online.

What you need to do

Check who is responsible for completing the census and who to include at your address.

Make a request

Request a new Internet Access Code or a paper questionnaire to be sent to you.

Your privacy

How we make sure information you provide in the census is kept secure and confidential.

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Help and support

Find support to help you complete the census, including help to complete census questions.

Language and accessibility support

Access information and support in different languages and accessible formats.

Communal establishments

What to do if you stay somewhere like student accommodation, a hostel, care home or hospital.

Spotting frauds and scams

Find out how we will contact you and what to do if you receive a suspicious letter, phone call, text, email or visitor.

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