Thurgau Road Traffic Office – Frauenfeld and Amriswil at a glance
The Road Traffic Office of the canton of Thurgau runs two sites: the head office in Frauenfeld (Moosweg 7a) and the Amriswil site (Kreuzlingerstrasse 36) – there is no Kreuzlingen office. Both offer counter services, vehicle registration, driving licences, vehicle inspections and practical driving exams; theory tests take place with online reservation at the exam venues in Weinfelden and Frauenfeld. On this page you find addresses, opening hours, the key online services (eCari slot booking, free address change) and the current fees.
Updated: July 2026 · Source: strassenverkehrsamt.tg.ch
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At a glance
- Head office Moosweg 7a, 8501 Frauenfeld
- Amriswil site Kreuzlingerstrasse 36, 8580 Amriswil
- Central phone +41 58 345 36 36
- Address change free, online within 14 days
- Exam slots eCari Thurgau
- Personalised plates auktion.tg.ch
Book your theory test online (eCari Thurgau)
Via the official eCari portal of the Thurgau Road Traffic Office you reserve your theory slot (all categories) and practical motorcycle exams of categories A and A1. The practical car exam is registered by your driving instructor.
Log in with the Faber PIN – you find it on your admission confirmation or learner permit.
4 locations in the canton of Thurgau
Head office Frauenfeld
Moosweg 7a8501 Frauenfeld
Counter, vehicle and driving licences, vehicle inspections, practical driving exams, prevention & administrative measures, permits
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 07:30 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 17:00
- Thu extra: until 18:00 (driver & vehicle licensing only)
- Friday: 07:30 – 15:00 (continuous)
Amriswil site
Kreuzlingerstrasse 368580 Amriswil
Counter, vehicle and driving licences, vehicle inspections, practical driving exams – for Oberthurgau and the Kreuzlingen region
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 07:30 – 12:00 / 13:00 – 17:00
- Thu extra: until 18:00 (driver & vehicle licensing only)
- Friday: 07:30 – 15:00 (continuous)
Theory exam venue Weinfelden
Hermannstrasse 21 (LMB Technik und Bildung)8570 Weinfelden
Theory tests only (external exam venue, wheelchair accessible) – reserve your slot online via eCari in advance
- Opening hours
- Exam sessions: usually every other Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning
Theory exam venue Frauenfeld
Grabenstrasse 8 (Bildungszentrum Adler)8500 Frauenfeld
Theory tests only (external exam venue, wheelchair accessible) – reserve your slot online via eCari in advance
- Opening hours
- Exam sessions: usually every other Saturday morning
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 (eCari)
Book theory tests of all categories and practical motorcycle exams (cat. A/A1) online – log in with the Faber PIN from your admission confirmation or learner permit. All other practical exams are registered by your driving instructor.
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Apply for learner permit
Fill in the PDF application; identity verification happens at your municipality's residents office or at the road traffic office counter. Cost: CHF 30 permit plus CHF 30 application processing.
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Address change online – free
Report your address change within 14 days – in Thurgau online and free of charge via the eCari address portal.
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Vehicle keeper lookup Thurgau (SMS)
Thurgau has no public web auto-index: keeper lookup via SMS "TG plate number" to 939 (CHF 0.50 per query) or in writing. See our keeper-lookup page for all cantons.
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Bid for a personalised plate
TG plates with personalised numbers are auctioned on the canton's official platform.
To the auction →
Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Thurgau. Subject to change — as of July 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 60 | ||
| CHF 35 | ||
| CHF 90 | ||
| CHF 120 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 65 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| 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
Submit the PDF application; identity check at your municipality or the STVA counter (CHF 60 incl. processing).
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Theory test
Reserve online via eCari – sat in Weinfelden (LMB) or Frauenfeld (Adler), CHF 35.
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Practical exam
Registered by your instructor; exams start from Frauenfeld or Amriswil (cat. B CHF 120).
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FAQ Thurgau Road Traffic Office
Is there a road traffic office in Kreuzlingen?
No. The canton of Thurgau runs exactly two sites: Frauenfeld (Moosweg 7a) and Amriswil (Kreuzlingerstrasse 36). The street address in Amriswil often causes confusion – for the Kreuzlingen region, Amriswil is the closest site.
Is the vehicle inspection in Thurgau called MFK?
Officially the canton speaks of the "Fahrzeugprüfung" (periodic vehicle inspection) – colloquially many say MFK. The summons arrives automatically by letter; you can reschedule online via eCari.
Can I sit the theory test in Thurgau without an appointment?
No, Thurgau requires an online reservation via eCari. Tests are not held in the office buildings but at the exam venues in Weinfelden (LMB, usually every other Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning) and Frauenfeld (Adler education centre, usually every other Saturday morning).
How much is the learner permit in the canton of Thurgau?
CHF 60 in total: CHF 30 for the learner permit plus CHF 30 application processing. The theory test costs an additional CHF 35.
How do I register for the practical car exam in Thurgau?
The practical exam (except motorcycle cat. A/A1) is registered by your driving instructor. Motorcycle exams can be self-booked online via eCari – note the winter break from November to the end of March and registration by 15 September.
Does the Thurgau address change cost anything?
No, the address change is free and must be reported within 14 days – easiest online via the eCari address portal.
How do I get keeper information for a TG plate?
Thurgau offers no public web auto-index. Keeper lookups work via SMS: "TG plate number" to 939 (CHF 0.50 per query) or in writing to the road traffic office.
How often does my car need inspection in Thurgau?
Cars and motorcycles: first after 5 years, then after 3, then every 2 years. The office sends the summons automatically.
