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Step-by-step guide to finding your TG number, understanding ASTRA data, and getting the most from reception-par-type.ch.

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01

Find the TG number on your registration document

Box 24 of the Swiss vehicle registration

The type approval number (TG) is printed on the Swiss vehicle registration document in box 24 ("Type approval number"). It consists of 5 groups separated by dots.

Permis de circulation suisse — Identification de la case 24

Case 24 du permis de circulation suisse A Immatriculation B Date de 1ère immatriculation C.1 Détenteur C.2 Commune D.1 Marque D.2 Type / Variante E N° châssis F.1 PMA (kg) F.2 PRA (kg) G Poids vide J Catégorie K N° réception 24 N° réception par type 27.012.000.08.00004 ← Case 24 P.1 Cylindrée P.2 Puissance (kW) CANTON DE GENÈVE — Permis de circulation

TG number format

27. 012. 000. 08. 00004
27
Country code (27 = Switzerland)
012
Vehicle category
000
Manufacturer number
08
Year of approval
00004
Variant number

Astuce : Tip: on a German-language document look for "Typengenehmigungsnummer". In French: "N° de réception par type". In Italian: "N. di omologazione per tipo".

Note : Older vehicles (pre-1995) may have a different format. Our search engine accepts both normalised and legacy formats.

02

Understand and unlock the results

Free data vs. advanced data

Search results are organised in themed cards. Engine and emission data are freely accessible. Mass and wheel/tyre data require a subscription or a token.

Free data (no account needed)
  • Make, model, variant
  • Fuel type and engine specs
  • Power output (kW / hp)
  • Engine displacement
  • Transmission type
  • CO₂ emissions and Euro standard
Advanced data (subscription or token)
  • Kerb weight and GVW
  • Towing capacity
  • BCD, hub bore, offset ET
  • OEM tyre sizes
  • Official PDF export
  • REST API access

Termes techniques — passez la souris sur les icônes ? pour les définitions

Entraxe
Alesage
Deport Et
Poids Remorquable
Co2
Code Emissions

Astuce : Single unlock (CHF 2 / sheet) requires no subscription — just a free account with token credit.

03

Export the PDF report and use the API

For professionals and developers

Pro subscribers and above can export any data sheet as an official PDF, or query our REST API to integrate data into their own tools.

PDF export

  1. 1 Open the desired vehicle data sheet
  2. 2 Click "Export as PDF" (top right)
  3. 3 The PDF includes all approved data + ASTRA stamp
  4. 4 Available in EN, FR, DE and IT

REST API

GET /api/v1/vehicles/{numero_tg} 
{
  "numero_tg": "27.012.000.08.00004",
  "make": "Volkswagen",
  "power_kw": 110,
  ...
}

Astuce : Your Bearer API token is available under Account → Settings → API.

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