How can I book an appointment at the road traffic office Bern?

In many cantons, appointments can be booked online via the office website or by phone.

What are the opening hours of the road traffic office Bern?

Opening hours are: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00 (Schalter); Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (Telefon). Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Bern offers 4 online services. For some processes like first registration, a personal visit is required.

What fees should I expect?

The registration fee is CHF 70, new licence plates cost CHF 40, and a vehicle inspection costs CHF 50.

Do I need to bring my vehicle?

For a simple re-registration or address change, usually not. For a vehicle inspection, the vehicle must be presented.

How long does processing take?

An address change within the canton takes about 5 days, a canton change about 10 days.

Official GuideBE

Road traffic office Bern

Name: autoweg
Address: Switzerland, CH
Price range: Free

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Bern is located at Schermenweg 5, 3014 Bern. Phone: +41 31 635 80 80. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00 (Schalter); Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (Telefon). 4 online services available.

Contact & location

Road Traffic and Shipping Office of the Canton of Bern (SVSA)

Address

Schermenweg 5

3014 Bern

Phone

+41 31 635 80 80

info.svsa@be.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 07:30-16:00 (Schalter); Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (Telefon)

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Online services

The following services are available online:

Address changeFormsLicence renewalVehicle deregistration

Online-Portal

Fee Overview

Vehicle Registration

CHF 70

New License Plates

CHF 40

Vehicle Inspection

CHF 50

TotalCHF 160

All prices in CHF. Fees may vary depending on vehicle type.

Good to know

Multiple branches: Bern (headquarters), Biel, Burgdorf, Interlaken, Langenthal, Thun. Driver's license renewal fully available online. E-services continuously expanding.

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026