Aargau Road Traffic Office – Schafisheim and all exam sites
The Road Traffic Office of the canton of Aargau has its head office with counter hall and inspection halls in Schafisheim (Länzert 2) – after the 2025 renovation one of Switzerland's most modern inspection sites, with capacity for up to 600 vehicles per day. Theory tests take place exclusively in Aarau; practical driving exams offer a free choice of site in Schafisheim, Wettingen or Rheinfelden. Slots are booked exclusively online via IDISPO. Here you find all addresses, the continuous counter hours, online services and the current 2026 fees.
Updated: July 2026 · Source: www.ag.ch
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At a glance
- Head office Länzert 2, 5503 Schafisheim
- Central phone +41 62 886 23 23
- Counter Mon – Fri 07:30 – 16:00 (continuous)
- Theory test Aarau only, booking via IDISPO
- Learner permit apply online
- Keeper lookup eAutoindex Switzerland
Book your Aargau exam slot online (IDISPO)
In the canton of Aargau you register for theory and practical exams exclusively online via IDISPO – there is no phone or written registration. For the practical exam you choose freely between the Schafisheim, Wettingen and Rheinfelden sites.
Login details arrive by post with the registration slip after your learner-permit application. Bring the physical learner permit to the practical exam – the eLFA alone is not sufficient.
4 locations in the canton of Aargau
Head office Schafisheim
Länzert 25503 Schafisheim
Counter hall (registration, plates, shipping), light and heavy vehicle inspections (MFK), practical driving exams, individual theory tests. Licences are sent by post. Counter-hall refurbishment until approx. end of August 2026.
- Opening hours
- Mon – Fri counter: 07:30 – 16:00 (continuous)
- Phone: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:00
Aarau exam site (theory tests)
Hintere Bahnhofstrasse 6 (Bürogebäude Bahnhof Süd)5000 Aarau
All cantonal theory tests (several times a week, plus one Saturday morning per month) – entry with a booked IDISPO slot, very limited parking, best reached by public transport
- Opening hours
- Exams: booked slots only (IDISPO)
Wettingen exam site
Halbartenstrasse 5 (Gebäude der RVBW)5430 Wettingen
Practical driving exams plus light and heavy vehicle inspections – exam site for the Baden/Wettingen region
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / online booking
Rheinfelden exam site
Riburgerstrasse 8 (Feuerwehrmagazin)4310 Rheinfelden
Practical driving exams – exam site for the Fricktal
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / online booking
Vehicle keeper lookup
Enter the plate – we deep-link to your cantonal auto-index service. The responsible authority sets the price, conditions and any lookup limits.
Online counter & forms
No queuing: the most important online services of the road traffic office in one click.
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Book exam slot (IDISPO)
Book theory and practical driving exams exclusively online (all categories except D, DE, B1, F). You receive the login details by post after your learner-permit application.
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Submit learner-permit application online
Fill in the learner-permit application online (colour photo + eye test max. 24 months old). For a first application you identify yourself in person at your municipality. Processing approx. 4–6 weeks, the permit arrives by post.
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Smart Service Portal (online counter)
Vehicle changes, transferring or depositing plates, rescheduling your MFK slot up to 5 times, booking vehicle inspections – the canton of Aargau's self-service portal.
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eUmzug – address change
When you move, your municipality automatically reports the new address to the road traffic office – free via eUmzug.
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Vehicle keeper lookup / Aargau auto index
Keeper lookup for AG plates via the Switzerland-wide eAutoindex; blocking your own keeper data is free via an online form.
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Aargau plate auction
Bid for attractive AG plates for cars and motorcycles on the official auction platform.
To the auction →
Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Aargau. Subject to change — as of July 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 20 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 125 | ||
| CHF 155 | ||
| CHF 25 | ||
| CHF 25 | ||
| CHF 58 | ||
| CHF 20 | ||
| CHF 20 | ||
| free | ||
| Selected total | CHF 0.– |
Tip: tick boxes to see your personal total estimate.
7 steps to your driving licence
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Learner-permit application
Submit online (photo + eye test); first application requires personal identification at your municipality. Processing 4–6 weeks.
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Theory test
Book via IDISPO and sit it in Aarau (CHF 30) – the learner permit then arrives by post.
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Practical exam
Register online, choose Schafisheim, Wettingen or Rheinfelden (cat. B CHF 125).
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FAQ Aargau Road Traffic Office
Where exactly is the Aargau road traffic office in Schafisheim?
At Länzert 2, 5503 Schafisheim – with counter hall, inspection halls and parking right by the building. Counters are open Mon–Fri continuously from 07:30 to 16:00. The canton's contact page shows a live waiting-time display. Note: the counter hall is being refurbished until approx. the end of August 2026 – expect longer waits.
Where do I sit the theory test in Aargau?
Exclusively at the Aarau exam site (Hintere Bahnhofstrasse 6, Bahnhof Süd office building) – several times a week plus one Saturday morning per month. Schafisheim only hosts individual theory tests. Booking is online-only via IDISPO.
Can I choose the site for my practical exam?
Yes, in the canton of Aargau you choose freely between the Schafisheim, Wettingen (Halbartenstrasse 5) and Rheinfelden (Riburgerstrasse 8) exam sites.
How much is the learner permit in Aargau?
Only CHF 20 – one of the cheapest rates in Switzerland. The theory test costs CHF 30, the practical car exam CHF 125, the motorcycle exam CHF 155. Your municipality may charge around CHF 20 for the identity check on a first application.
How long does the Aargau learner-permit application take?
According to the road traffic office approx. 4–6 weeks. Handing it in at the counter does not speed things up – it is processed like an online application. The permit arrives by post; the electronic learner permit (eLFA) is issued automatically via SMS link as well.
Is the electronic learner permit (eLFA) valid at the practical exam?
No – you must bring the original physical learner permit to the practical exam; the eLFA alone is not sufficient.
Where can I get my car inspected (MFK) in Aargau?
In Schafisheim and Wettingen (light and heavy vehicles) plus, depending on your region, at external partners: the AGVS test centres Kleindöttingen and Zofingen, the Motorfahrzeugprüfstation beider Basel in Münchenstein (lower Fricktal) or the Zug road traffic office in Steinhausen (Muri/Kelleramt regions). The inspection costs CHF 58 per 20-minute unit; slots can be rescheduled online up to 5 times.
Is there a winter break for motorcycle exams in Aargau?
Yes, practical motorcycle exams pause from approx. November to March. The office recommends booking your slot 4–6 weeks ahead.
