Vehicle Registration and Car Insurance in Switzerland
Obtain your Swiss plates and your car insurance to drive legally.
Registering a vehicle in Switzerland goes through the cantonal automobile service (Strassenverkehrsamt / SAN). You must present the customs clearance certificate, the result of the technical inspection and a liability insurance certificate. The plaques are cantonal and bear the coat of arms of the canton of residence.
Qué incluye
- Preparation of the complete registration file
- Comparison and subscription of automobile liability insurance
- Making an appointment at the automobile service
- Obtaining cantonal plates
- Implementation of the motorway sticker
Pasos y plazos
Insurance
We compare car insurance offers (compulsory liability, partial and full comprehensive insurance) and take out the appropriate coverage.
Case
We collect all the documents: customs certificate, technical inspection report, insurance certificate, Swiss driving license.
Registration
We submit the file to the automobile service and collect the plates and the circulation permit.
Finalization
We install the motorway vignette (obligatory for motorways) and check that all documents are in order.
Errores frecuentes
- Driving without liability insurance – it’s illegal and punishable by a heavy fine
- Not having the Swiss technical inspection before requesting registration
- Forgetting the motorway sticker (CHF 40) — the fine is CHF 200
- Do not announce a change of vehicle or canton to the automobile service
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Preguntas frecuentes
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