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

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 Glarus?

Opening hours are: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00; Do bis 17:30. Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Glarus offers 2 online services. For some processes like first registration, a personal visit is required.

What fees should I expect?

The registration fee is CHF 60, new licence plates cost CHF 40, and a vehicle inspection costs CHF 48.

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 3 days, a canton change about 10 days.

Official GuideGL

Road traffic office Glarus

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

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Glarus is located at Mühleareal 17, 8762 Schwanden. Phone: +41 55 646 54 00. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00; Do bis 17:30. 2 online services available.

Contact & location

Road Traffic and Shipping Office of the Canton of Glarus

Address

Mühleareal 17

8762 Schwanden

Phone

+41 55 646 54 00

stva@gl.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00; Do bis 17:30

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Online services

The following services are available online:

FormsAddress change

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Fee Overview

Vehicle Registration

CHF 60

New License Plates

CHF 40

Vehicle Inspection

CHF 48

TotalCHF 148

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

Good to know

Small canton with a single location in Schwanden. Reachable by phone from 08:00. Extended hours on Thursdays until 17:30.

Re-registrations involving Glarus

Within Glarus

Moving from Glarus

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Moving to Glarus

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026

Official GuideGL

Road traffic office Glarus

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Glarus is located at Mühleareal 17, 8762 Schwanden. Phone: +41 55 646 54 00. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00; Do bis 17:30. 2 online services available.