Car re-registration within Canton Jura
When moving within the Canton of Jura, you keep your licence plates (JU). You simply need to report your new address — in many cases online. The costs are minimal or even free.
Processing time
approx. 5 working days
Summary
Often free
Keep plates
JU plates stay the same
Online address change available
In many cantons, the address change can be completed online via eUmzug or the cantonal portal.
https://www.jura.ch/ovjStep-by-step guide
Register new address at the residents' registration office
In-person requiredRegister your new address within 14 days at the residents' registration office of your new municipality. You will receive a residence confirmation.
Notify address change to the road traffic office
Available onlineNotify your new address to the road traffic office. In many cantons this can be done online or by mail. You will receive an updated vehicle registration document.
Inform your insurance about the new address
Available onlineInform your motor vehicle insurance about the new address. The premium may change depending on your place of residence.
Required documents
- Required
The original vehicle registration certificate (blue card)
- Required
Valid ID card or passport
- Required
Current residence confirmation from the new municipality
Road traffic office Jura
Address
Route de la Communance 45
2800 Delémont
Phone
+41 32 420 71 20Opening hours
Mo-Do 08:00-12:00, 13:20-17:00; Fr 08:00-16:00 (durchgehend)
Important tips
- Register first at the residents' office.
- Check whether online address change is available.
- The deadline is 14 days after moving.
Within vs. between cantons
Within the canton
- Keep plates
- Often free
- Online possible
- 2–3 steps
Changing cantons
- New plates required
- CHF 100–200
- In person at the office
- 5 steps