The invention relates to a switch assembly for a device for handling value documents, comprising a shaft (110) which is rotationally fixed to a switch body (120), said switch body (120) being rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft (110) between a first switch body position (P1) and a second switch body position (P2). The switch assembly additionally comprises a switch lever (130, 131), said shaft (110) being rotatable about its longitudinal axis by means of the switch lever (130, 131), and a solenoid (200) which comprises an armature (210). The solenoid (200) can be actuated such that the armature (210) can be moved between a first armature position (A1) and a second armature position (A2). The switch lever (130, 131) is in engagement with the armature (210) such that the switch lever (130, 131) rotates about the longitudinal axis of the shaft (110) by means of the movement of the armature.