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

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 Vaud?

Opening hours are: Mo-Fr 07:15-16:15 (durchgehend, Lausanne); Mo-Fr 07:15-12:15, 13:30-16:30 (Aussenstellen). Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Vaud 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 70, 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 GuideVD

Road traffic office Vaud

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

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Vaud is located at Avenue du Grey 110, 1018 Lausanne. Phone: +41 21 316 82 10. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:15-16:15 (durchgehend, Lausanne); Mo-Fr 07:15-12:15, 13:30-16:30 (Aussenstellen). 3 online services available.

Contact & location

Automobile and Navigation Service of the Canton of Vaud (SAN)

Address

Avenue du Grey 110

1018 Lausanne

Phone

+41 21 316 82 10

info.auto@vd.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Fr 07:15-16:15 (durchgehend, Lausanne); Mo-Fr 07:15-12:15, 13:30-16:30 (Aussenstellen)

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Online services

The following services are available online:

Address changeFormsVehicle deregistration

Online-Portal

Fee Overview

Vehicle Registration

CHF 70

New License Plates

CHF 40

Vehicle Inspection

CHF 55

TotalCHF 165

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

Good to know

Four locations: Lausanne (headquarters), Aigle, Nyon, Yverdon-les-Bains. SAN explicitly recommends using online, postal or email services rather than in-person visits. French-speaking canton.

Re-registrations involving Vaud

Within Vaud

Moving from Vaud

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Moving to Vaud

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026