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

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 Geneva?

Opening hours are: Mo 09:00-16:00; Di-Fr 07:30-16:00 (Schalter); Mo 09:00-12:00, Di-Fr 08:30-12:00 (Telefon). Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Geneva offers 5 online services. For some processes like first registration, a personal visit is required.

What fees should I expect?

The registration fee is CHF 75, new licence plates cost CHF 40, and a vehicle inspection costs CHF 55.

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 GuideGE

Road traffic office Geneva

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

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Geneva is located at Route de Veyrier 86, 1227 Carouge. Phone: +41 22 388 30 30. Opening hours: Mo 09:00-16:00; Di-Fr 07:30-16:00 (Schalter); Mo 09:00-12:00, Di-Fr 08:30-12:00 (Telefon). 5 online services available.

Contact & location

Cantonal Vehicle Office of Geneva (OCV)

Address

Route de Veyrier 86

1227 Carouge

Phone

+41 22 388 30 30

vehicules@etat.ge.ch

Opening hours

Mo 09:00-16:00; Di-Fr 07:30-16:00 (Schalter); Mo 09:00-12:00, Di-Fr 08:30-12:00 (Telefon)

Open in Google Maps Visit website

Online services

The following services are available online:

Address changeAppointment bookingLicence renewalOwner lookupForms

Online-Portal

Fee Overview

Vehicle Registration

CHF 75

New License Plates

CHF 40

Vehicle Inspection

CHF 55

TotalCHF 170

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

Good to know

Later opening on Mondays (09:00 instead of 07:30) since January 5, 2026. Located in Carouge, not in the city of Geneva. Comprehensive online services (OCV en ligne) for address change, license duplicate, exam appointments and owner verification. French-speaking canton.