How can I book an appointment at the road traffic office St. Gallen?

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 St. Gallen?

Opening hours are: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 (Schalter); Mo-Fr 08:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00 (Telefon). Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office St. Gallen 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 GuideSG

Road traffic office St. Gallen

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

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office St. Gallen is located at Frongartenstrasse 5, 9001 St. Gallen. Phone: +41 58 229 22 22. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 (Schalter); Mo-Fr 08:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00 (Telefon). 4 online services available.

Contact & location

Road Traffic and Shipping Office of the Canton of St. Gallen

Address

Frongartenstrasse 5

9001 St. Gallen

Phone

+41 58 229 22 22

info.stva@sg.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 (Schalter); Mo-Fr 08:00-11:30, 13:30-17:00 (Telefon)

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Online services

The following services are available online:

Address changeAppointment bookingVehicle deregistrationForms

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

New motor vehicle tax from January 1, 2026 based on total weight and performance. Vehicle transactions can be conveniently handled by mail. Multiple inspection centres across the canton.

Re-registrations involving St. Gallen

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026