Map of License Plates from Around the World 🗺️
The maps of license plates are the best way to understand how car and motorcycle plate systems work across all countries in the world. At Matriculas del Mundo, we provide a comprehensive collection of maps created by our team, allowing you to explore, learn, have fun, and examine in detail the borders of countries in relation to their license plates, both past and present. All maps are created by MatriculasdelMundo.com and represent a piece of the world of license plates from a geographical perspective on a specific date.
Discover the regional maps of countries that feature regional codes on their license plates. Learn the history of Europe and America through their maps. Explore in detail the codes used, including numbers and letters, across various areas of each country, both past and present, with examples of how the system works and a brief description of each map.
How Can I View License Plate Maps from Around the World?
You can access the high-quality map with enhanced zoom by clicking on it. The license plate map will open in the same tab or a new tab depending on the map and the country. Additionally, you can access the specific country by clicking the link displayed alongside the image. On the right side of the table, you’ll find the introduction date for the map on MatriculasDelMundo.com. The first column shows the state or territory and the date represented by the displayed map. More detailed information is available within the license plate map image itself.
License Plate Maps by Country
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| Country/ Territory | Map of | Inclusion Date |
|---|---|---|
| Europe International recognition codes by country and territory |
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September 12, 2023 |
| Europe Car license plates by country and territory In 2022 |
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November 2022 |
| Europe Car license plates by country and territory In 2018 |
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September 17, 2019 |
| Europe Car license plates by country and territory In 1923 |
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December 31, 2022 |
| Europe Capital city license plate codes |
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August 22, 2018 |
| Europe Regional code map (2017) |
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December 9, 2017 |
| Europe Regional code map (1997) |
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December 9, 2017 |
| Europe Diplomatic license plates (2024) |
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July 30, 2024 |
| Europe Are personalized license plates available? (2024) |
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2024 |
| Europe Countries with license plates for electric vehicles in 2021 Explanatory article |
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May 2021 |
| American license plates South American license plates 10.2021 |
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October 5, 2021 |
| Africa License Plates |  |
2022 February 14 |
| Afghanistan (2004-Present) |  |
2021 August 31 |
| Albania (1993-2011) |  |
2017 August 24 |
| Algeria (1976-Present) |  |
2018 March 10 |
| Asia License Plates |  |
2022 March |
| Australia |  |
2022 January 16 |
| Austria (1990-Present) |  |
2017 August 9 |
| Austro-Hungarian Empire (1906-1918) |
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2017 September 27 |
| Bulgaria (1992-Present) |  |
2017 August 14 |
| Cape Verde |  |
2021 November 3 |
| Croatia (1992-present) |  |
2018 June 6 |
| Cuba (2002-2013) |  |
2019 December 3 |
| Czech Republic (1960-2002) |  |
2017 August 8 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo |  |
2018 November 4 |
| Ecuador (2012-present) |  |
2017 December 21 |
| Egypt |  |
2022 February 16 |
| Estonia (1993-1996) |  |
2017 December 10 |
| France (2018-present) |
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2024 July 27 |
| France |  |
2022 November 10 |
| France (2018-present) |
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2023 February 10 |
| France |  |
2017 August 5 |
| Free Territory of Trieste 1945-1954 |
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2023 March 18 |
| Gambia (2019-present) |  |
2020 June 4 |
| Germany |  |
2017 August 8 |
| Germany License Plates Federal state seals |
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2022 February 18 |
| Germany License Plates Plates from 1945 to 1949 after World War II |
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2022 November 6 |
| India (2009-present) |
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2021 August |
| Indonesia (1987-present) |  |
2021 March 8 |
| Iraq (Including the new Kurdistan plates from 2022) |
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2022 June 6 |
| Ireland (1987-present) |  |
2017 August 10 |
| Ireland (1904-1986) |  |
2017 August 10 |
| Italy (1928-present) |  |
2019 June 8 |
| Kiribati |  |
2022 January 22 |
| Kosovo (2010-) |  |
2018 April 30 |
| Lithuania (1992-2004) |  |
2018 August 28 |
| Mexico (2023/2024) |
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2024 January 19 |
| Mexico State License Plate Codes |
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2024 January 19 |
| Moldova (1992-2015) |  |
2018 August 14 |
| Mount Athos |  |
2022 January 7 |
| Montenegro (2008-present) |  |
2017 August 14 |
| Morocco License Plates |  |
2022 February 19 |
| Mozambique (2011-present) |  |
2021 December 6 |
| Netherlands (1906-1951) |  |
2017 December 27 |
| Niger (2005 / 2017-present) |  |
2020 March 22 |
| North Macedonia (2015-present) |  |
2017 December 20 |
| North Macedonia (2013-2015) |  |
2017 December 20 |
| North Macedonia (2012-2013) |  |
2017 December 20 |
| North Macedonia (1999-2012) |  |
2017 December 20 |
| Norway (2006-present) |  |
2017 August 14 |
| Palau |  |
2022 January 18 |
| Palestine (West Bank) (2018-present) |
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2023/07/27 |
| Poland (2001-present) |  |
2017 December 19 |
| Poland (2000-2002) |
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2023/12/01 |
| Portugal |  |
2017 November 20 |
| Slovakia (1991-2023) |  |
2017 August 8 |
| Slovenia (1992-present) |  |
2020 May 31 |
| Romania (1992-present) |  |
2017 August 5 |
| Serbia (2011-present) |  |
2022 August 2 |
| Somalia Car registrations used in 2022 in all states |
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2022 October |
| South Africa |  |
2022 February 13 |
| Spain (1925-2000) |  |
2018 March 13 |
| Spain (1900-1925) |  |
2018 March 13 |
| Spain ( -2000) |  |
2017 August 5 |
| Spain Territories in Africa (until 1969) |
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2019 January 13 |
| Syria (1997-present) |  |
2020 March 22 |
| Soviet Union (1981-1991) |  |
2017 August 8 |
| Sweden (1906-1972) |  |
2017 December 31 |
| Switzerland (1932-present) |  |
2017 August 23 |
| Turkey (1962-present) |  |
2017 September 7 |
| Ukraine (2004-present) Updated Codes |
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2023 June 5 |
| Ukraine (1995-present) |  |
2017 August 10 |
| United Arab Emirates |  |
2018 August 11 |
| United Kingdom Since 2001 |
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2023 March 20 |
| United Kingdom Location of DVLA Since 2001 |
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2023 March 20 |
| United Kingdom British Overseas Territories in 2023 |
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2023 January 11 |
| United Kingdom British Territories in 1949 |
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2019 January 27 |
| United States Front plate |
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2018 February 17 |
| Uruguay (2000-present) |
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2023 January |
| Yugoslavia (1961-1990s) |  |
2021 September 14 |
