Bern Road Traffic Office – all 4 offices at a glance
The Road Traffic and Shipping Office (SVSA) is the authority for driving licences, vehicle registration and shipping in the canton of Bern. With its head office in Bern-Wankdorf and the three branches Thun-Allmendingen, Orpund (Biel/Seeland) and Bützberg (Oberaargau/Emmental), the SVSA covers the entire canton – including bilingual German/French service in the western regions. On this page you find all current addresses, phone numbers, online services and 2026 fees as well as the steps to your driving licence. For your training in Bern, DriveLab is here with experienced instructors in German and English.
Updated: July 2026 · Source: www.svsa.sid.be.ch
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At a glance
- Head office Wankdorf Schermenweg 5, 3001 Bern
- Central phone +41 31 633 01 11
- Email info.svsa@be.ch
- Offices 4: Wankdorf, Thun, Orpund, Bützberg
- Online portal svsa.sid.be.ch
- Keeper lookup eAutoindex Switzerland
4 locations in the canton of Bern
Head office Bern-Wankdorf
Schermenweg 5, Postfach3001 Bern
All services: counter, registration, learner permits, MFK, all car and motorcycle tests, address changes, shipping
- Opening hours
- Mon – Fri counter: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:30
- Phone: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:30
- Sat / Sun: closed
Branch office Thun (Bernese Oberland)
Allmendstrasse 203608 Thun
Counter, registration, vehicle and driver tests for the Bernese Oberland
- Opening hours
- Mon – Fri counter: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:30
Branch office Orpund (Seeland / Bernese Jura)
Längfeldweg 112552 Orpund
Counter, registration, driving tests – bilingual German/French
- Opening hours
- Mon – Fri counter: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:30
Branch office Bützberg (Oberaargau / Emmental)
Industriestrasse 254922 Bützberg
Counter, registration, driving tests for Oberaargau and Emmental
- Opening hours
- Mon – Fri counter: 07:30 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 16:30
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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SVSA online counter
Central SVSA portal for learner permit, vehicle registration, address change and ordering personalised plates.
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Book theory test online
Use the reference number from your admission letter to book your theory-test slot online with the SVSA – in Bern, Orpund, Bützberg or Thun. Rescheduling and cancelling run through the same online service. Your driving school books the practical test slot.
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eUmzug Bern – move online
When moving within the canton of Bern, report the move digitally via eUmzugCH.
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Vehicle keeper lookup / Bern auto index
Look up keeper information for Bern plates via eAutoindex.ch (limits and blocks possible).
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Personalised plates / plate auction
The SVSA regularly auctions BE plates with personalised numbers – the auction is online.
Learn more →
Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Bern. Subject to change — as of July 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 50 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 132 | ||
| CHF 115 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| approx. CHF 90 | ||
| CHF 75 | ||
| 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
Apply via the SVSA online counter, attach photo and eye-test.
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First-aid course
Mandatory before the theory test – DriveLab offers courses in Zurich, Zug, Lucerne and via partners in Bern.
First-aid course – learn more → -
Theory test
Book online with the SVSA, sit in Bern, Orpund, Bützberg or Thun.
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Driving lessons
With DriveLab Bern – instructors in German and English.
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Practical test
In Bern-Wankdorf, Thun, Orpund or Bützberg.
Driving lessons in the canton of Bern — book directly
Experienced instructors, modern training cars, flexible times. DriveLab supports you from the first lesson to the passed exam.
FAQ Bern Road Traffic Office
What is the official name of the Bern road traffic office?
Strassenverkehrs- und Schifffahrtsamt – SVSA. It is part of the Security Directorate and is responsible for both road traffic and shipping.
Where is the SVSA Bern head office located?
In Bern-Wankdorf at Schermenweg 5, 3001 Bern. Postal address: SVSA, Postfach, 3001 Bern.
Which offices does SVSA Bern operate?
Four: head office Bern-Wankdorf, Thun (Bernese Oberland), Orpund (Seeland/Bernese Jura, bilingual) and Bützberg (Oberaargau/Emmental).
How much is the learner permit in the canton of Bern?
CHF 50 for the learner permit (application processing CHF 30 plus issue CHF 20). The theory test costs an additional CHF 30.
How do I change the address in my Bern vehicle permit?
Within 14 days of the move. For moves within the canton, use eUmzugCH or visit the SVSA counter. The vehicle-permit mutation costs around CHF 30.
Will I be served in French at SVSA Bern?
Yes, especially at the Orpund branch (Seeland/Bernese Jura) where service is bilingual German/French.
Where can I buy a personalised number for my BE plates?
Through the SVSA Bern online auction – available numbers are listed regularly.
Does DriveLab offer driving lessons in Bern?
Yes. DriveLab Bern offers car and motorcycle lessons in German and English. More at /en/driving-school/bern/.
