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

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 Zurich?

Opening hours are: Mo-Di 07:15-12:00, 13:00-17:00; Mi-Fr 07:15-12:00, 13:00-16:00. Please note that different hours may apply on public holidays.

Can I handle everything online?

The road traffic office Zurich offers 5 online services. For some processes like first registration, a personal visit is required.

What fees should I expect?

The registration fee is CHF 80, 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 GuideZH

Road traffic office Zurich

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

Contact, opening hours and services

The road traffic office Zurich is located at Uetlibergstrasse 301, 8036 Zürich. Phone: +41 43 257 00 00. Opening hours: Mo-Di 07:15-12:00, 13:00-17:00; Mi-Fr 07:15-12:00, 13:00-16:00. 5 online services available.

Contact & location

Road Traffic Office of the Canton of Zurich

Address

Uetlibergstrasse 301

8036 Zürich

Phone

+41 43 257 00 00

info@stva.zh.ch

Opening hours

Mo-Di 07:15-12:00, 13:00-17:00; Mi-Fr 07:15-12:00, 13:00-16:00

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Online services

The following services are available online:

Address changeAppointment bookingTax calculatorVehicle deregistrationForms

Online-Portal

Fee Overview

Vehicle Registration

CHF 80

New License Plates

CHF 40

Vehicle Inspection

CHF 55

TotalCHF 175

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

Good to know

Multiple locations across the canton (Zurich-Albisgütli, Bülach, Hinwil, Regensdorf, Winterthur). Free address change via eUmzugCH platform. 2025 fees increased by approx. 5.7%.

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Sources: Cantonal road traffic officesData updated: February 2026