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

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 Obwalden?

Opening hours are: Mo-Fr 07:45-11:45, 13:45-17:00; vor Feiertagen bis 16:00. Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Obwalden 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.

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Road traffic office Obwalden

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Address: Switzerland, CH
Price range: Free

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Obwalden is located at Enetriederstrasse 1, 6060 Sarnen. Phone: +41 41 666 66 00. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:45-11:45, 13:45-17:00; vor Feiertagen bis 16:00. 2 online services available.

Contact & location

Traffic Safety Centre Obwalden/Nidwalden (VSZ) - Sarnen Location

Address

Enetriederstrasse 1

6060 Sarnen

Phone

+41 41 666 66 00

info@vsz.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 07:45-11:45, 13:45-17:00; vor Feiertagen bis 16:00

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Online services

The following services are available online:

FormsAddress change

Online-Portal

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

Joint Traffic Safety Centre with the Canton of Nidwalden (VSZ OW/NW). Obwalden site in Sarnen, Nidwalden site in Stans.

Re-registrations involving Obwalden

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026