Atlas v0.1 · Right to information · Right to service
Estonia
Republic of Estonia · ISO EST
Estonia has a rated national right-to-information law (adopted 2000, scored 95/150 by the RTI Rating, checked 2026-07-05), and it has a verified EU-level service-rights hook, with the national route still to confirm. Subdivision entries below marked “to confirm” are tasks, not facts.
Your first move, anywhere
Request legal route, responsible officer, fees, timeline, appeal route, and one high-value record: budget, contract, land, hospital stock, service standard, audit, court delay, police complaint, or procurement payment.
Convert the legal right into a citizen test: receipt, tracking number, statutory deadline, written reasons, actual record release, appeal, and proactive publication.
Capture flags to watch: Delay; discretion; opacity; fragmentation; fear; patron dependency; counterfeit transparency
Right to information
Sourced
National lawPublic Information Act (2000) Official text still to confirm before you rely on it.
RTI Rating score95/150 · rank 48 · Moderate legal framework
Where the law is strong and weakRight of access 4/6 · Scope 20/30 · Requesting procedures 24/30 · Exceptions and refusals 22/30 · Appeals 16/30 · Sanctions and protections 1/8 · Promotional measures 8/16
Source: RTI Rating country data · last checked 2026-07-05
Right to service
Sourced
StatusVerified EU hook; national verification queue
Legal familyEU Article 41 good administration + national administrative procedure/service standards
Legal hookEU Charter Article 41 for EU institutions; verify national administrative-procedure law, silence rules, digital-service law, ombudsman and service standards.
The usability test to runReceipt + tracking + deadline + written reason + appeal + remedy + claimant protection
NoteDo not count a Public Service Commission as RTS unless it creates enforceable service standards for citizens.
Sources: EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Article 41 · FRA Article 41 explainer
Help confirm this
Search the official gazette and government sites for: "Estonia" "right to service" OR "public service guarantee" OR "citizen charter" OR "service charter" OR "administrative procedure" OR "ombudsman". Found the law? Send it through the route below.
Inside Estonia: 94 subdivisions
Where a subdivision shows a cited law, the citation comes from the named source and the official text still needs confirming. Where it shows nothing, the national law may apply and the local rules are unconfirmed.
What to confirm at your local office, whichever subdivision you are in
- Verify statutory deadline and extension rule.
- Verify filing fee, copying fee, waiver, and electronic access rule.
- Verify internal review, independent review, judicial review, and silence-as-refusal rule.
- Verify relevant information commission, ombudsman, court, tribunal, or internal appeal body.
- Verify official web portal or responsible officer contact.
Records that should already be published: Budget; procurement; contract awards; payment status; public land; service standards; audit reports; subsidies; court/police/hospital/school records.
| Code | Subdivision | Type | Access-law status | Source · checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE-130 | Alutaguse | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-141 | Anija | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-142 | Antsla | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-171 | Elva | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-184 | Haapsalu | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-191 | Haljala | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-198 | Harku | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-205 | Hiiumaa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-214 | Häädemeeste | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-245 | Jõelähtme | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-247 | Jõgeva | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-251 | Jõhvi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-255 | Järva | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-272 | Kadrina | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-283 | Kambja | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-284 | Kanepi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-291 | Kastre | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-293 | Kehtna | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-296 | Keila | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-303 | Kihnu | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-305 | Kiili | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-317 | Kohila | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-321 | Kohtla-Järve | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-338 | Kose | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-353 | Kuusalu | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-37 | Harjumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-39 | Hiiumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-424 | Loksa | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-430 | Lääneranna | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-431 | Lääne-Harju | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-432 | Luunja | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-441 | Lääne-Nigula | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-442 | Lüganuse | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-446 | Maardu | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-45 | Ida-Virumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-478 | Muhu | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-480 | Mulgi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-486 | Mustvee | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-50 | Jõgevamaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-503 | Märjamaa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-511 | Narva | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-514 | Narva-Jõesuu | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-52 | Järvamaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-528 | Nõo | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-557 | Otepää | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-56 | Läänemaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-567 | Paide | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-586 | Peipsiääre | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-60 | Lääne-Virumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-615 | Põhja-Sakala | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-618 | Põltsamaa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-622 | Põlva | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-624 | Pärnu | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-638 | Põhja-Pärnumaa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-64 | Põlvamaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-651 | Raasiku | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-653 | Rae | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-661 | Rakvere | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-663 | Rakvere | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-668 | Rapla | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-68 | Pärnumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-689 | Ruhnu | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-698 | Rõuge | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-708 | Räpina | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-71 | Raplamaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-712 | Saarde | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-714 | Saaremaa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-719 | Saku | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-726 | Saue | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-732 | Setomaa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-735 | Sillamäe | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-74 | Saaremaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-784 | Tallinn | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-79 | Tartumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-792 | Tapa | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-793 | Tartu | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-796 | Tartu | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-803 | Toila | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-809 | Tori | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-81 | Valgamaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-824 | Tõrva | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-834 | Türi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-84 | Viljandimaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-855 | Valga | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-87 | Võrumaa | County | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-890 | Viimsi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-897 | Viljandi | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-899 | Viljandi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-901 | Vinni | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-903 | Viru-Nigula | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-907 | Vormsi | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-917 | Võru | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-919 | Võru | Urban municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
| EE-928 | Väike-Maarja | Rural municipality | No local law confirmed · national law may apply: Public Information Act (2000) To confirm | source · 2026-07-05 |
Right to service, all 94 subdivisions: Verified EU hook; national verification queue (inherited from the national status above).
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