Transfer Your Own License Plate to Your Car Subscription

Do you have a license plate that’s special to you? Are you excited about Carvolution’s car subscription but only if you can keep your license plate? Here you’ll find out which cantons allow transfers, potential costs, and how the process works.

Cantonal Differences

License plate transfers are regulated at the cantonal level. Some cantons allow transfers without restrictions. In others, only plates with numbers over 10,000 can be transferred. Unfortunately, a few cantons completely prohibit transfers. Here’s an overview of all cantons.

Costs of License Plate Transfers

We do not charge any additional fees for transferring your license plate. Only the fees of the respective canton are passed on to you. These costs vary between 20 CHF and 300 CHF depending on the canton.

In the cantons of Bern and Glarus, the costs depend on the plate number. Check this overview for detailed cost information.

Process for License Plate Transfers

To ensure a smooth transfer, please follow these steps.

Before the Vehicle Handover

To request the transfer of your license plate, we need a form for the road traffic office. If you already have your plates, we prepare the form and complete it together on the day of the vehicle handover. If your plates are already deposited at the road traffic office, we need the form in advance to retrieve them.

We also prepare an addendum to formally document the license plate transfer.

At the Vehicle Handover in Bannwil

If you bring your plates on the day of the handover, please also bring the vehicle registration document. On-site, we cancel the old registration and register the new vehicle for you.

If your plates are already deposited at the road traffic office because you canceled your registration in advance, you don’t need to bring anything. We will have the plates sent to us directly by the office, but we’ll need a completed form from you in advance.

After Returning the Vehicle at the End of the Subscription

After returning the vehicle, we always return the plates to the road traffic office of your canton of residence. You can use them immediately or within one year for a new registration. If you wish to leave them deposited for a longer period, you can request this directly at the road traffic office.

Questions or Uncertainties About License Plate Transfers?

If you have questions or uncertainties, feel free to contact us directly. We’ll be happy to advise you personally and discuss the best way to handle your license plate transfer.