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

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 Solothurn?

Opening hours are: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00. Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Solothurn offers 3 online services. For some processes like first registration, a personal visit is required.

What fees should I expect?

The registration fee is CHF 65, 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 3 days, a canton change about 10 days.

Official GuideSO

Road traffic office Solothurn

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

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Solothurn is located at Gurzelenstrasse 3, 4512 Bellach. Phone: +41 32 627 66 66. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00. 3 online services available.

Contact & location

Motor Vehicle Control of the Canton of Solothurn (MFK)

Address

Gurzelenstrasse 3

4512 Bellach

Phone

+41 32 627 66 66

mfk@mfk.so.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00

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Online services

The following services are available online:

FormsInsurance checkOwner lookup

Online-Portal

Fee Overview

Vehicle Registration

CHF 65

New License Plates

CHF 40

Vehicle Inspection

CHF 50

TotalCHF 155

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

Good to know

Three locations: Bellach (headquarters), Wangen bei Olten, Laufen. Early opening hours from 07:00. Code 178 status check and insurance verification available online.

Re-registrations involving Solothurn

Within Solothurn

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026