Find cantonal road traffic office

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1. Find cantonal road traffic office

Motor vehicles are registered with the competent cantonal road traffic office; procedures and fees are cantonal.

When?

Before using a vehicle that requires registration in Switzerland, register it; imports involve additional customs steps.

Where / who?

Cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt; proof of insurance is required for registration.

What to prepare?

Proof of insurance, vehicle documents, identity/residence evidence and, depending on the import, customs/inspection documents.

What to check?

Fees and motor vehicle tax are cantonal; use specific amounts only from the competent canton.

Official source: ch.ch

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