Schaffhausen Road Traffic Office – everything under one roof in Herblingertal
Since December 2024 the Road Traffic and Shipping Office of the canton of Schaffhausen is at home in its new building at Ernst Müller-Strasse 2 in Herblingertal – the old Rosengasse address and all branch offices are closed. The new site unites counter services, theory tests, practical driving exams (including a motorcycle manoeuvring track) and the vehicle inspection hall under one roof. As the shipping authority, the office also handles boat licences on the Rhine. Here you find the address, opening hours, online services and current fees.
Updated: July 2026 · Source: strassenverkehrsamt.sh.ch
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At a glance
- Address (since Dec 2024) Ernst Müller-Strasse 2, 8207 Schaffhausen
- Central phone +41 52 632 68 88
- Counter Mon – Fri 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 17:00
- Exam slots iDispo Schaffhausen
- Keeper lookup E-Autoindex SH
- Personalised plates auktion-stva.sh.ch
Book your Schaffhausen exam slot online (iDispo)
Via the official iDispo portal of the Road Traffic and Shipping Office you register for theory and practical driving exams online. Exams take place right at the new Herblingertal site – including the manoeuvring track for motorcycle exams.
Cancel free of charge up to 3 working days before the slot – after that the full exam fee is due.
1 location in the canton of Schaffhausen
Herblingertal head office
Ernst Müller-Strasse 28207 Schaffhausen
Full service under one roof: counter with ticket system, registration, learner permits, theory tests, practical driving exams incl. motorcycle manoeuvring track, vehicle inspection hall (cars, motorcycles, trucks/buses), shipping
- Opening hours
- Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 17:00
- Before public holidays: closed from 16:00
- Sat / Sun: closed
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)
Register for theory and practical driving exams online and reschedule vehicle-inspection slots – all in the canton of Schaffhausen's viacar iDispo. Allow up to 4 weeks between registration and your theory slot.
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Apply for learner permit
Download the application form, have the eye test (max. 24 months) entered and appear in person at the office or your municipality. Cost: CHF 65. After passing the theory test you also receive the electronic learner permit (eLFA) via SMS link.
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Vehicle keeper lookup / Schaffhausen e-auto-index
Look up keeper information for SH plates directly in the cantonal e-auto-index.
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Plates: direct sale & auction
Buy SH personalised numbers at a fixed price or bid for attractive numbers in the official auction.
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eForms: international driving permit & more
Order an international driving permit, request a vehicle-permit duplicate or block your own keeper data – via the canton's eForms portal.
Open eForms →
Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Schaffhausen. Subject to change — as of July 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 65 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 80 | ||
| CHF 120 | ||
| CHF 60 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 60 | ||
| CHF 45 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 20 | ||
| 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
Submit the application with photo and eye test in person at the office or your municipality (CHF 65).
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Theory test
Register online via iDispo (allow up to 4 weeks) and sit it in Herblingertal (CHF 30).
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Practical exam
At the Ernst Müller-Strasse 2 site – motorcycle exams on the dedicated manoeuvring track (cat. B CHF 120).
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FAQ Schaffhausen Road Traffic Office
Where is the Schaffhausen road traffic office today – Rosengasse or Herblingertal?
Since 10 December 2024 in the new building at Ernst Müller-Strasse 2, 8207 Schaffhausen (Herblingertal). The old Rosengasse address and all former branch offices (Beringen, Ebnat, Schweizersbild) are closed – many directories still show the outdated address.
What are the opening hours of the Schaffhausen road traffic office?
Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00. Before public holidays the office closes at 16:00. The "Vicky" voicebot answers calls outside opening hours – even in Swiss German.
Do I need an appointment for the theory test in Schaffhausen?
Yes, registration is online via iDispo. Allow up to 4 weeks between registration and your slot – register early. You can sit the basic theory at the earliest 1 month before reaching the minimum age.
How much does the driving exam cost in the canton of Schaffhausen?
Theory test CHF 30, practical car exam (cat. B) CHF 120, motorcycle exam (cat. A/A1) CHF 80 – among the lowest rates in Switzerland. The learner permit costs CHF 65. Cancelling less than 3 working days before the slot means the full fee is due.
Can Schaffhausen residents take the exam in another canton?
Yes, with a permit from the road traffic office (CHF 20) you can take your driving exam in another canton – handy if you attend driving school in Zurich or Winterthur, for example.
Is the office also responsible for boats on the Rhine?
Yes – as the road traffic AND shipping office it issues boat licences and boat permits and manages small-craft shipping on the High Rhine. The shipping, moped and plates department is in charge (+41 52 632 68 84).
What is the electronic learner permit (eLFA) in Schaffhausen?
Since November 2025, after passing the theory test you also receive an SMS link to the free eLFA in the federal swiyu app. It is valid throughout Switzerland and in Liechtenstein.
Where do I get my car inspected (MFK) in Schaffhausen?
In the vehicle inspection hall at the Herblingertal head office – with three car lanes, two motorcycle bays and truck/bus lanes. Re-inspections are possible without booking; the inspection costs CHF 60.
