Zug Road Traffic Office – everything for learner permit, exam & vehicle
From your first learner permit to your permanent licence, from moving to Zug to looking up a vehicle keeper: here you find all current contacts and online services of the Zug Road Traffic Office in Steinhausen. For driver training in the canton, DriveLab instructors are at your side with modern cars and motorcycles.
Updated: May 2026 · Source: www.zg.ch
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At a glance
- Address Hinterbergstrasse 41, 6312 Steinhausen
- Phone +41 41 594 44 44
- Email info.stva@zg.ch
- Counter Mon–Fri 07:30–11:45 / 13:00–16:30
- Phone hours Mon–Fri 07:30–11:00 / 13:00–16:00
- Online counter Applications, slots & eUmzug
1 location in the canton of Zug
Zug Road Traffic Office (Steinhausen)
Hinterbergstrasse 416312 Steinhausen
All services: counter, registration, learner permit, MFK inspection, car and motorcycle tests, address change
- Opening hours
- Counter Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 11:45 / 13:00 – 16:30
- Phone Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 11:00 / 13:00 – 16:00
- Saturday / Sunday: closed
Vehicle keeper lookup
Enter the plate – we deep-link to your cantonal auto-index service (paid lookup on the authority site, limited number of queries per day).
Online counter & forms
No queuing: the most important online services of the road traffic office in one click.
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Apply for learner permit online
PDF form theory-test registration – pick category car, motorcycle, trailer or taxi. Paper learner permit CHF 30, digital (eLFA) free of charge; theory test CHF 30 extra.
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Book theory & practical test online
Log in to eDispo, the Zug booking portal, and book free slots. Free cancellation up to 7 days before.
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Apply to take exam in another canton
Zug online form for permission to sit the driving test outside the canton.
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Vehicle keeper lookup / Zug auto index
Who owns this Zug plate? Look up via viacar eIndex Zug (limited number of lookups, data blocks possible).
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eUmzug – online address change
For Swiss residents: report your move within or into Zug conveniently online, including vehicle permit.
Learn more →
Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Zug. Subject to change — as of May 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
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| CHF 30 | ||
| free of charge | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 90 | ||
| CHF 135 | ||
| CHF 180 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 30 | ||
| CHF 20 | ||
| CHF 130/h | ||
| 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
Download the PDF, fill it in and send it with photo, eye-test and ID to the Zug Road Traffic Office.
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First-aid course
Take it at DriveLab in Zug or Zurich – mandatory before the theory test.
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Theory test
Book via the eDispo booking portal, sit it in Steinhausen.
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Practical test
In Steinhausen – current waiting time often 6–10 weeks. Book early.
Driving lessons in the canton of Zug — book directly
Experienced instructors, modern training cars, flexible times. DriveLab supports you from the first lesson to the passed exam.
FAQ Zug Road Traffic Office
Where is the Zug Road Traffic Office?
At Hinterbergstrasse 41 in 6312 Steinhausen – well connected by S-Bahn and bus. On-site parking is available.
What is the phone number of the Zug Road Traffic Office?
The central number is +41 41 594 44 44 (reachable Mon–Fri 07:30–11:00 and 13:00–16:00). General enquiries: info.stva@zg.ch.
Can I register a move to Zug online?
Yes. Through eUmzugCH you can report the move digitally. Within 14 days you must update the vehicle permit to Zug plates – at the counter or by post.
Which documents do I need to re-register my vehicle in Zug?
Original vehicle permit, proof of insurance with the new Zug address and your existing cantonal plates.
What happens if I leave the canton of Zug?
You must report the new address within 14 days at the new municipality and re-register the vehicle at the new road traffic office. You return the Zug plates there.
Can I take the driving test in another canton instead of Zug?
Yes with a justification – via the online application "exam in another canton". Documents such as a work contract or study confirmation are required.
How shortly in advance can I cancel an exam slot in Zug?
Up to 7 days before, free of charge. It pays to check the eDispo booking portal regularly for newly freed slots.
Which driving schools exist in the Zug region?
DriveLab Zug offers car, motorcycle and taxi lessons, VKU and first-aid courses – with experienced instructors right in the canton. More at /en/driving-school/zug/.
