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OVAL : I

Passenger series
Trailer series
Military series
Official series
Temporary series
Diplomatic series
Trade series
Motorcycle series
Moped series
Agricultural series
Work vehicle series
Pictures of the entire code list

Passenger series

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 07 stands for 2007.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where VR stands for Verona.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 00 stands for 2000.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where Ao stands for Aosta.
For Aosta plates the right blue band also shows the provincial crest.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 00 stands for 2000.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where Ao stands for Aosta.
For Aosta plates the right blue band also shows the provincial crest.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 05 stands for 2005.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where Bz stands for Bolzano.
For Bolzano plates the right blue band also shows the provincial crest.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 11 stands for 2011.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where TN stands for Trento.
For Trento plates the right blue band also shows the provincial crest.

Current passenger series since 1999, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration where 08 stands for 2008.
Inside a yellow circle is a crest.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration where 08 stands for 2008.
Inside a yellow circle is a crest. After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with an empty yellow circle above the province code, where GR stands for Grosetto.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with an empty yellow circle above the province code, where GR stands for Grosetto.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 99 stands for 1999.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where ROMA stands for Rome.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 99 stands for 1999.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where ROMA stands for Rome.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 06 stands for 2006.
Note that there is no province code.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 06 stands for 2006.
Note that there is no province code.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter, three numerals and two letters.
The letter Z is used as the rear plate is a two-line plate.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 04 stands for 2004.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where MI stands for Milano.
Before the last two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, two-line rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter above three numerals and two letters.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 04 stands for 2004.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where MI stands for Milano.
Before the last two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter, three numerals and two letters.
The letter Z is used as the rear plate is a two-line plate.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 05 stands for 2005.
Before the last two letters is the republic seal.

Current passenger series since 1999, two-line rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter above three numerals and two letters.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year of registration in a yellow circle where 05 stands for 2005.
Before the last two letters is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1994 and 1999, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1994 and 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
Note the illegal blue band after the first two letters with the oval I below the province code, where TV stands for Treviso
and the twelve golden European stars.

Former passenger series issued between 1994 and 1999, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
Before the last two letters is for Aosta plates optionally also the provincial crest.

Former passenger series issued between 1994 and 1999, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter, three numerals and two letters.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.
The letter Z is used as the rear plate is a two-line plate.

Former passenger series issued between 1994 and 1999, two-line rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter above three numerals and two letters.
Top right is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where NO stands for Novara.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where TS stands for Trieste.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where CA stands for Cagliari.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (CA).
Note the unofficial addition of a blue euroband.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one letter and five numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where VA stands for Varese.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one letter and five numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where VA stands for Varese.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (MI).

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of four letters, followed by one numeral, one letter and four numerals.
The first four letters denote the province where ROMA stands for Rome.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (RM).

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral, one letter and four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where MI stands for Milano.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral, one letter and four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where MI stands for Milano.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (MI).

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, two-line rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of four letters, above one numeral, one letter and four numerals.
The first four letters denote the province where ROMA stands for Rome.
Bottom left is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (RM).

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals and one letter.
The first two letters denote the province where TO stands for Torino.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals and one letter.
The first two letters denote the province where TO stands for Torino.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (TO).

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, two-line rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, above five numerals and one letter.
The first two letters denote the province where TO stands for Torino.
Bottom left is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (TO).
Strange combination of two Italian plate styles. Province code in orange on black plates are issued between 1976 and 1985.
Black on white plates are issued between 1985 and 1994.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, smaller size plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where AO stands for Aosta.
For Aosta plates the republic seal is changed into the provincial crest in red.
It was introduced in 1947 and has been used since then.

Former passenger series issued between 1985 and 1994, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where AO stands for Aosta.
After the province code is a very small provincial code (AO), but no republic seal.
For Aosta plates there is a provincial crest in red on the left of the registration.
It was introduced in 1947 and has been used since then.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, smaller size front plate in white on black.
The registration consists of six numerals, followed by two letters.
The last two letters denote the province where MN stands for Mantua.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, smaller size front plate in white on black.
The registration consists of six numerals, followed by two letters.
The last two letters denote the province where BA stands for Bari.
After the province code is the republic seal.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in orange since 1976, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where BA stands for Bari.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (BA).

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in orange since 1976, above six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where PT stands for Pistoia.
Bottom left is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (PT).

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in orange since 1976, above five numerals and one letter.
The first two letters denote the province where MI stands for Milano.
Bottom left is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (MI).

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, smaller size front plate in white on black.
The registration consists of six numerals, followed by two letters.
The last two letters denote the province where AO stands for Aosta.
Before the province code is for Aosta plates optionally also the provincial crest.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in orange since 1976, followed by six numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where AO stands for Aosta.
After the province code is the republic seal below a very small provincial code (BA).
Left of the registration is for Aosta plates optionally also the provincial crest.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in white before 1976, followed by two numerals above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where MN stands for Mantua.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in white before 1976, followed by one numeral above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where PT stands for Pistoia.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, smaller size front plate in white on black.
The registration consists of one letter, followed by five numerals and two letters in white before 1976.
The last two letters denote the province where MI stands for Milano.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, two-line rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of two letters in white before 1976, followed by one letter, one numeral above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where MI stands for Milano.

Former passenger series issued between 1932 and 1985, front plate in white on black.
The registration consists of four letters in red, followed by five numerals and one letter.
The first four letters denote the province where ROMA stands for Rome.
After the province code is the republic seal.
Hand-made plate.

Trailer series

The bottom plate is a trailer repeater series since 1994 in black on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the two letters is a red capital R.
This plate has the same registration as the prime mover.

The top plate is an additional trailer series since 1994 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals.
At the top of the plate is RIMORCHIO (trailer) in red capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

The left plate is a two-line trailer repeater series since 1994 in black on yellow.
The registration consists of the letter Z, followed by one letter, above three numerals and two letters.
Top left is a red capital R. Top right is an unofficial Italian flag.
This plate has the same registration as the prime mover.

The right plate is an additional trailer series since 1994 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals.
At the top of the plate is RIMORCHIO (trailer) in red capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Additional trailer series since 1994 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals.
At the top of the plate is RIMORCHIO (trailer) in red capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Trailer repeater series since 1994 in black on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the two letters is a red capital R.
This plate has the same registration as the prime mover.

Trailer repeater series since 1994 in black on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
This plate has the same registration as the prime mover.
Note the missing red capital R and the different spacing.

The left plate is a trailer repeater series since 1994 in black on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals and two letters.
Left of the registration is a red capital R.
This plate has the same registration as the prime mover.

The right plate is an additional trailer series since 1994 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals.
At the top of the plate is RIMORCHIO (trailer) in red capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Military series

Current air force series since 1983 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters AM in red, followed by two letters and three numerals.
In 1996 a green circle was added between the letters and the numbers and a little "AM" was put under a green star.
After the last two numerals is a green disc.

Current army series since 1983, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters EI in red, followed by two letters and three numerals.
In 1996 a green circle was added between the letters and the numbers and a little "EI" was put under a green star.
After the last two numerals is a green disc.

Current army series since 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters EI in red, followed by two letters and three numerals.
In 1996 a green circle was added between the letters and the numbers and a little "EI" was put under a green star.
After the last two numerals is a green disc.

Current army series since 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters EI in red, followed by three numerals and two letters.
In 1996 a green circle was added between the letters and the numbers.
Note the absence of the green disc and the little "EI" under the green star.
The significance of this plate is not clear.

Current Carabinieri series since 2001, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CC in red, followed by two letters and three numerals.
A green circle is placed between the letters and the numbers and a little "CC" is put under a green star.
After the last two numerals is a green disc.

Current Carabinieri series since 2001, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CC in red, followed by two letters and three numerals.
A green circle is placed between the letters and the numbers and a little "CC" is put under a green star.
After the last two numerals is a green disc.

Official series

Current fire brigade series since 1983 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters VF (Vigili del Fuoco) in red, followed by five numerals.
After the two letters is the republic seal.

Current state forestry corps series in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CFS in red, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the letters CFS is the republic seal.

Current Italian Red Cross series since 1911 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CRI in red, followed by five numerals.
After the letters CRI is a red encircled cross.

Current Italian Red Cross series since 1911 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CRI in red, followed by one letter and four numerals.
After the letters CRI is a red encircled cross.

Current Italian Red Cross series since 1911, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CRI in red, followed by one letter, three numerals and one letter.
After the letters CRI is a red encircled cross.

Current Italian Red Cross series since 1911, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CRI in red, followed by one letter, three numerals and one letter.
After the letters CRI is a red encircled cross.

Current Italian Red Cross trailer series since 1911 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CRI in red, followed by one letter, three numerals and one letter.
This combination was issued between 2003 and in 2008.
At the top of the plate is RIMORCHIO (trailer) in red capitals.
After the letters CRI is a red encircled cross.

Current customs police series since 1946, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters GdiF (Guardia di Finanza) in red, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the letters GdiF is a green star.

Current customs police series since 1946, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters GdiF (Guardia di Finanza) in red, followed by three numerals and two letters.
After the letters GdiF is a green star.

Current local police series since June 2006, smaller size front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters of which the first one is a Y, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with an empty yellow circle, no province code.
At the top of the plate is POLIZIA LOCALE in light blue capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current local police series since June 2006, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters of which the first one is a Y, followed by three numerals and two letters.
To the left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
To the right is a blue band with an empty yellow circle, no province code.
At the top of the plate is POLIZIA LOCALE in light blue capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current local police motorcycle series since June 2006, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters of which the first one is a Y, above five numerals.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with an empty yellow circle, no province code.
In the centre of the plate is POLIZIA LOCALE in light blue capitals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current police series in black on white.
The registration consists of one letter, followed by four numerals.
At the top of the plate is POLIZIA in red capitals.

Current prison service series since 1992 in black on white.
The registration consists of three numerals followed by a point and two letters.
At the top of the plate is POLIZIA PENITENZIARIA in red capitals.

Temporary series

Current temporary series since 1985 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters EE, followed by a period, three numerals, a period and two letters.
The letters EE stand for "Escursionisti Esteri".
At the top is the seal of the Italian Republic, two white/red stickers with the month and year of expiration (January 2005) and the oval I.

Current temporary motorcycle series since 1985 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters EE, above one letter and three numerals.
The letters EE stand for "Escursionisti Esteri".
Top right is the seal of the Italian Republic, two white/red stickers with the month and year of expiration (March 2003) and the oval I.

Diplomatic series

Current diplomatic series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CD in blue, followed by three numerals and two letters in blue.
The last two letters denote the embassy where QE stands for Tanzania.
At the top is the seal of the Italian Republic and the oval I.

Current diplomatic series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CD in blue, followed by three numerals and two letters in blue.
The last two letters denote the embassy where XF (XC, XD, XE, XF, XH) stands for F.A.O. U.N.I.D.O.
At the top is the seal of the Italian Republic and the oval I.

Current diplomatic series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CD in blue, followed by three numerals and two letters in blue.
The last two letters denote the embassy where PN stands for Morocco.
At the top is the seal of the Italian Republic and the oval I.

Current consular corps series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CC in blue, followed by three numerals and two letters in blue.
The last two letters denote the embassy where EA stands for Burkina Faso.
At the top is the seal of the Italian Republic and the oval I.

Current consular corps series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of the letters CC in blue, followed by three numerals and two letters in blue.
The last two letters denote the embassy where PE stands for Libya.
At the top is the seal of the Italian Republic and the oval I.

Trade series

Current trade plate since 2004 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by a small letter P and five numerals.

Current trade plate since 2004 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by the letter P and five numerals.

Current trade plate since 2004, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals.
Left of the registration is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Note that the letter P, used for trade series, is missing.

Current trade plate since 2004, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by five numerals.
Left of the registration is a blue euroband with the oval I in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Note that the letter P, used for trade series, is missing.

Current trade plate since 2004 in black on white, smaller size front plate.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by a small letter P, one numeral above four numerals.

Current trade plate since 2004 in black on white, smaller size rear plate.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by a small letter P, one numeral above four numerals.

Former trade plate issued between 1994 and 2004 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by a smaller P in green and four numerals.
Above the small letter P is the republic seal.

Motorcycle series

Current motorcycle series since 1999 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, above five numerals.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year in a yellow circle where 88 stands for 1988.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where MI stands for Milan.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current motorcycle series since 1999 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, above five numerals.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year in a yellow circle where 00 stands for 2000.
Below the yellow circle is the province code where ROMA stands for Roma.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current motorcycle series since 1999 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, above five numerals.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with the last two digits of the year in a yellow circle.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current motorcycle series since 1999 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, above five numerals.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval I below the 12 European golden stars.
Top right is a blue band with an empty yellow circle.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current motorcycle over 50 cc series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral above four numerals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Current motorcycle over 50 cc series since 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by two numerals above four numerals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal (hidden by a sticket).

Former motorcycle series issued between 1985 and 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where GR stands for Grosseto.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Former motorcycle series issued between 1985 and 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where SI stands for Siena.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Former motorcycle series issued between 1985 and 1995 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by two numerals above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where BG stands for Bergamo.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Former motorcycle series issued between 1959 and 1985 in blue on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where SI stands for Siena.

Former motorcycle series issued between 1959 and 1985 in blue on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by two numerals above four numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where VA stands for Varese.

Former motorcycle series issued between 1959 and 1985 in blue on white.
The registration consists of four letters, followed by two numerals above four numerals.
The first four letters denote the province where ROMA stands for Rome.

Moped series

Current moped series since 2006, square plate in black on white.
The registration consists of one letter (X), followed by one numeral, one letter above three letters.
Top left is the republic seal.

Current moped series since 2006, square plate in black on white.
The registration consists of one letter (X), followed by one numeral, one letter above one numeral and two letters.
Top left is the republic seal.

Current moped series since 2006, square plate in black on white.
The registration consists of one letter (X), followed by one numeral, one letter above two numerals and one letter.
Top left is the republic seal.

Former moped series issued between 1993 and 2006 in black on white.
The registration consists of two numerals above three numerals.
The plate is pentagonal with the top corners cut.

Former moped series issued between 1993 and 2006 in black on white.
The registration consists of two numerals above one numeral and two letters.
The plate is pentagonal with the top corners cut.

Former moped series issued between 1993 and 2006 in black on white.
The registration consists of one numeral, followed by one letter above three letters.
The plate is pentagonal with the top corners cut.

Former moped series issued between 1993 and 2006 in black on white.
The registration consists of one numeral, followed by one letter above one numeral and two letters.
The plate is pentagonal with the top corners cut.

Agricultural series

Current agricultural series in black on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral above two numerals and one letter.

Former agricultural series in white on green.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one numeral above four numerals.
The two letters denote the province where AR stands for Arezzo.

Work vehicle series

Current work vehicle (used on bulldozers, street cleaner vehicles etc) series in red on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one letter above three numerals.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Former work vehicle (used on bulldozers, street cleaner vehicles etc) series in red on yellow.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by one letter above one letter and three numerals.
The first two letters denote the province where GE stands for Genoa.
After the first two letters is the republic seal.

Italian vehicle registration plates issued before 1994 have a groups of characters indicating the province of registration.
Pictures of the entire code list

AG	Agrigento
AL	Alessandria
AN	Ancona
AO	Valle d'Aosta
AP	Ascoli Piceno
AQ	L'Aquila
AR	Arezzo
AT	Asti
AV	Avellino
BA	Bari
BG	Bergamo
BI	Biella
BL	Belluno
BN	Benevento
BO	Bologna
BR	Brindisi
BS	Brescia
BZ	Bolzano / Bozen
CA	Cagliari
CB	Campobasso
CD	Diplomatic Corps (Corps Diplomatique)
CE	Caserta
CH	Chieti
CL	Caltanissetta
CN	Cuneo
CO	Como
CR	Cremona
CS	Cosenza
CT	Catania
CZ	Catanzaro
EE	Temporary tourist vehicles
EN	Enna
FC	Forli-Cesena
FE	Ferrara
FG	Foggia
FI	Florence (Firenze)
FO	Forli
FR	Frosinone
GE	Genoa (Genova)
GO	Gorizia
GR	Grosseto
IM	Imperia
IS	Isernia
KR	Crotone
LC	Lecco
LE	Lecce
LI	Leghorn (Livorno)
LO	Lodi
LT	Latina
LU	Lucca
MC	Macerata
ME	Messina
MI	Milan (Milano)
MN	Mantua (Mantova)
MO	Modena
MS	Massa-Carrara
MT	Matera
NA	Naples (Napoli)
NO	Novara
NU	Nuoro
OR	Oristano
PA	Palermo
PC	Piacenza
PD	Padua (Padova)
PE	Pescara
PG	Perugia
PI	Pisa
PN	Pordenone
PO	Prato
PR	Parma
PS	Pesaro
PT	Pistoia
PU	Pesaro e Urbino
PV	Pavia
PZ	Potenza
R	Rome (Roma)
ROMA	Rome (Roma)
RA	Ravenna
RC	Reggio di Calabria
RE	Reggio nell'Emilia
RG	Raguso
RI	Rieti
RN	Rimini
RO	Rovigo
SA	Salerno
SI	Siena
SO	Sondrio
SP	La Spezia
SR	Syracuse (Siracusa)
SS	Sassari
SV	Savona
TA	Taranto
TE	Teramo
TN	Trento
TO	Turin (Torino)
TP	Trapani
TR	Terni
TS	Trieste
TV	Treviso
UD	Udine
VA	Varese
VB	Verbania-Cusio-Ossola
VC	Vercelli
VE	Venice (Venezia)
VI	Vicenza
VR	Verona
VT	Viterbo
VV	Vibo Valentia

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