Greece
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Passenger series
Motorcycle series
Moped series
Official series
Diplomatic series
Road maintenance series
Agricultural series
Disabled veteran series
Concessionary series
Trade series
Taxi series
Truck series
Trailer series
Temporary tourist series
Public commercial series
Other series
Pictures of the entire code list
Normal series since 1983 in black on white, with euroband since 2004.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal. The first two letters denote the district, where KP stands for Korinthia.
Left of the plate is a blue euroband with the oval GR in white below the twelve European golden stars.
Normal series since 1983 in black on white, with euroband since 2004.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal. The first two letters denote the district, where IB is still an unknown code.
Left of the plate is a blue euroband with the oval GR in white below the twelve European golden stars.
Normal series since 1983 in black on white, with euroband since 2004.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal. The first two letters denote the district, where IB is still an unknown code.
Left of the plate is a blue euroband with the oval GR in white below the twelve European golden stars.
Normal series since 1983 in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal. The first two letters denote the district.
I believe that ZM is used for any district where all combinations have been used.
Normal series since 1983 in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
The first two letters denote the district where KY is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Normal series since 1983 in black on white, two line plate (very rare, only seen one when I was in Greece).
The registration consists of three letter and four numerals, starting from 1000.
The national seal is above the inspection seal. There is no hyphen.
The first two letters denote the district where YI is used for Piraeus.
Normal series since 1983, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal.
The first two letters denote the district where AP is used for Navplion.
Normal series since 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal.
The first two letters denote the district where AP is used for Navplion.
Normal series since 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal. The first two letters denote the district where BO is used for Magnisia.
Note the unofficial addition of a euroband sticker.
Current series since 1983. The first two letters denote the district whereby YA stands for Athens.
Old series in white on black.
The registration consists of 4 numerals (2137).
Nothing more about this registration is known.
Normal series since 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal. The first two letters denote the district where KY is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
The plate has a green look, probably a plastic protection.
Normal series since 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of three letter, a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
The first two letters denote the district where KY is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
The plate has a blue look, probably a plastic protection.
Passenger series issued between 1972 and 1983, front plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, a hyphen and four numerals starting from 1000.
The first two letters denote the district and ZM (ZA-ZX) stands for Piraeus.
Passenger series issued between 1972 and 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, a hyphen and four numerals starting from 1000.
The first two letters denote the district and ZM (ZA-ZX) stands for Piraeus.
The rear plate has two panels. At the left is a panel with the national seal above the inspection seal.
At the right hand side of the plate is a panel with the code number of the district where 1 stands for Athens and Piraeus.
Passenger series issued between 1972 and 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, a hyphen and four numerals starting from 1000.
The first two letters denote the district and IM (IM-IO) stands for Corfu (Kerkyra).
The rear plate has two panels. At the left is a panel with the national seal above the inspection seal.
At the right hand side of the plate is a panel with the code number of the district where 42 stands for Corfu.
Passenger series issued between 1972 and 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, a hyphen and four numerals starting from 1000.
The first two letters denote the district and IK stands for Attica, East and West.
The rear plate has two panels. At the left is a panel with the national seal above the inspection seal.
At the right hand side of the plate is a panel with the code number of the district where 1 stands for Athens and Piraeus.
Passenger series issued between 1972 and 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, a hyphen and four numerals starting from 1000.
The first two letters denote the district and HY stands for Attica, East and West.
The rear plate has two panels. At the left is a panel with the national seal above the inspection seal.
At the right hand side of the plate is a panel with the code number of the district where 2 stands for Attica, East and West.
Passenger series issued between 1972 and 1983, rear plate in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, a hyphen and four numerals starting from 1000.
The first two letters denote the district and TT stands for Attica, East and West.
The rear plate has two panels. At the left is a panel with the national seal above the inspection seal.
At the right hand side of the plate is a panel with the code number of the district where 1 stands for Athens and Piraeus.
Former passenger series issued between 1956 and 1971 in black on white.
The registration consists of 6 numerals.
Above the plate is a blue panel with two letters denoting the district and two letters denoting the vehicle type.
In between these two pairs of letters is the inspection seal and the national seal.
In this case HΠ stands for Ipiros and IX is used for private vehicles.
Motorcycle series since 1983, with euroband since 2004, in black on white, always two line plate.
The registration consists of three letter above three numerals.
Top left is a blue euroband with the oval GR in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Bottom left is the national seal.
The first two letters denote the district where IY is used for ??.
Motorcycle series since 1983, with euroband since 2004, in black on white, always two line plate.
The registration consists of three letter above three numerals.
On the right hand side of the plate is a blue euroband with the oval GR in white below the 12 European golden stars.
Bottom right is some kind of revalidation sticker (2006).
The first two letters denote the district where BE is used for ??.
Motorcycle series since 1983 in black on white, always two line plate.
The registration consists of three letter above three numerals.
The national seal is in a band at the right hand side of the plate. Bottom right is some kind of revalidation sticker (2006).
The first two letters denote the district where TP is used for Trikala.
Motorcycle series since 1983 in black on white, always two line plate.
The registration consists of three letter above three numerals, starting from 1.
The national seal is in a band at the right hand side of the plate. There is no hyphen.
The first two letters denote the district where AZ is used for ??.
Motorcycle series since 1983 in black on white, always two line plate.
The registration consists of three letter above one numeral, starting from 1.
The national seal is in a band at the right hand side of the plate. There is no hyphen.
The first two letters denote the district where KY is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Motorcycle series since 1983 in black on white, always two line plate.
The registration consists of three letters above three numerals.
There is no national seal and no hyphen.
The first two letters denote the district where KY is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Former motorcycle series issued between 1972 and 1983 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals starting from 100.
The first two letters denote the district and IM (IM-IO) stands for Corfu (Kerkyra).
The plate has two panels. At the left is a panel with the national seal.
At the right hand side of the plate is a panel with the code number of the district where 42 stands for Corfu
Former motorcycle series issued between 1972 and 1983 in black on white.
The registration consists of two letters, followed by three numerals starting from 100.
The first two letters (and the first numeral) denote the district and IP1 stands for Trikkala.
The plate has no panels.
Former motorcycle series issued between 1956 and 1971 in black on white.
The registration consists of 5 numerals.
Above the plate is a blue panel with two letters denoting the district and two letters denoting the vehicle type.
In between these two pairs of letters is the national seal.
In this case HΠ stands for Ipiros and IX is used for private vehicles.
Moped series in black on white.
The registration consists of three smaller letters in a panel above three numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding. There were many MBO series in Corfu.
Moped series in black on white.
The registration consists of three smaller letters in a panel above three numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding. There were many MBO series in Corfu.
Moped series in black on white.
The registration consists of three smaller letters in a panel above two numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding. There were many MBO series in Corfu.
Moped series in black on white.
The registration consists of three smaller letters in a panel above two numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Moped series in black on white.
The registration consists of two smaller letters in a panel above four numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Moped series in white on black.
The registration consists of three smaller letters above four numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Moped series in white on black.
The registration consists of two smaller letters above four numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Moped series in white on black.
The registration consists of three smaller letters above three numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Moped series in white on red.
The registration consists of two smaller letters above four numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Moped series in white on red.
The registration consists of two smaller letters above four numerals.
The letters denote some kind of coding.
Old moped series in black on red.
The registration consists of three letters.
Above the registration is a yellow band. At the left is IX, which stands for private vehicle.
At the right is the year of issue. In this case 1970.
Official series since 1991, front plate in black on orange.
The registration consists of KY, a hyphen and four numerals.
KY stands for government plates.
Official series since 1991, front plate in black on orange.
The registration consists of KHI, a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and KHI stands for government plates.
Official series since 1991, rear plate in black on orange.
The registration consists of KHI, a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and KHI stands for government plates.
Official series since 1991, front plate in black on orange.
The registration consists of KHY, a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and KHY stands for government plates.
Official series since 1991, rear plate in black on orange.
The registration consists of KHY, a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
KHY stands for government plates.
Official series in black on white.
The registration consists of ΠΣ followed by four numerals, starting from 1000.
ΠΣ is used for the fire service.
Official series in white on blue.
The registration consists of OA followed by a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
OA stands for Olympic Airways and can be seen on Airports.
Official series, front plate in white on blue.
The registration consists of E.A. followed by five numerals, starting from 10000.
Between EA and the five numerals is the national seal.
EA is used for the police.
Official series, rear plate in white on blue.
The registration consists of E.A. followed by five numerals, starting from 10000.
Between EA and the five numerals is the national seal.
EA is used for the police.
Official series, rear plate in white on blue.
The registration consists of E.A. followed by five numerals, starting from 10000.
Between EA and the five numerals is the national seal.
EA is used for the police.
Official series, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of E.A. followed by five numerals, starting from 10000.
EA is used for the police. Note that there is no national seal and that the plate is black on white instead of blue on white.
Official series, rear plate in white on black.
The registration consists of EA followed by five numerals, starting from 10000.
EA is used for the police. Note that there is no national seal and that the plate is black on white instead of blue on white.
There are also no dots after the E and the A.
Current diplomatic series since 1990, rear plate in light green on dark green.
The registration consists of ΔΣ, two numerals, a hyphen, two numerals and CD.
The first number denotes the embassy. In this case 55 stands for China.
Current road maintenance series in black on yellow.
The registration consists of five numerals. In the panel above the registration is ME IX in between which is the national seal.
Former road maintenance series in black on yellow.
The registration consists of five numerals. In the panel above the registration is IX ME in between which is the national seal.
Agriculture series since 1989 in black on white.
The registration consists of five numerals. At the left is a panel with the letters AM below the national seal.
Above the registration is the name of the district. In this case KERKYPA, which stands for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Agriculture series since 1989 in black on white.
The registration consists of five numerals. At the left is a panel with the letters AM below the national seal.
Above the registration is the name of the district. In this case KERKYPA, which stands for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Disabled veteran series, front plate in white on blue.
The registration consists of AN.Π. (Anaperos Polemou or disbaled war), followed by a hyphen and four numerals.
Disabled veteran series, rear plate in white on blue.
The registration consists of AN.Π. (Anaperos Polemou or disbaled war), followed by a hyphen and four numerals.
At the left of the plate is a panel with the national seal above another (military ?) seal.
Concessionary series issued between 1989 and 1992, smaller front plate in red on white.
This series is used for families with more than 4 children.
The registration consists of the letters AM, followed by a third letter (O, P, T, Y or X), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal.
This series was also used for non-Greek residents who import vehicles.
The AM series was exhausted in 1992.
Concessionary series issued between 1989 and 1992, rear plate in red on white.
This series is used for families with more than 4 children.
The registration consists of the letters AM, followed by a third letter (O, P, T, Y or X), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
This series was also used for non-Greek residents who import vehicles.
The AM series was exhausted in 1992.
Concessionary series issued between 1989 and 1992, rear plate in red on white.
This series is used for families with more than 4 children.
The registration consists of the letters AM, followed by a third letter (O, P, T, Y or X), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
This series was also used for non-Greek residents who import vehicles.
The AM series was exhausted in 1992.
Concessionary series since 1992, rear plate in red on white.
This series is used for families with more than 4 children.
The registration consists of the letters MO, followed by a third letter (O, P, T, Y or X), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
This series was also used for non-Greek residents who import vehicles.
Concessionary series since 1992, rear plate in red on white.
This series is used for families with more than 4 children.
The registration consists of the letters MO, followed by a third letter (O, P, T, Y or X), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
This series was also used for non-Greek residents who import vehicles.
Trade plate in black on white.
The registration consists of ΔOK (Dokime or Trial), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
At the left is a panel with the national seal above the letter E, that stands for passenger vehicles.
Trade plate in black on white.
The registration consists of ΔOK (Dokime or Trial), a hyphen and three numerals (although being a vehicle and no motorcycle).
At the left is a panel with the national seal above the letters ΦΛ (Fortigo Dimosias or Lorry Public),
that stand for commercial vehicles.
Current taxi series since 2003, front plate in black on yellow.
The registration consists of TAZ (I have only seen plates starting with TAZ, but Z might be a district code?), a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal.
Current taxi series since 2003, rear plate in black on yellow.
The registration consists of TAZ (I have only seen plates starting with TAZ, but Z might be a district code?), a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
Former taxi series issued between August 1986 and 2003, front plate in red on white.
The registration consists of one letter, a hyphen and 4 numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and at the left side of the plate is EΔX, vertically aligned.
The numbers are issued in blocks to districts where the block T-1201 - T-2000 is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Former taxi series issued between August 1986 and 2003, rear plate in red on white.
The registration consists of one letter, a hyphen and 4 numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and at the left side of the plate is EΔX, vertically aligned.
At the top of the plate is N. followed by the name of the province in which the taxi operates (in Greek), in this case KEPKYPAΣ or Corfu.
The numbers are issued in blocks to districts where the block T-1201 - T-2000 is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Former taxi series issued between August 1986 and 2003, rear plate in red on white.
The registration consists of one letter, a hyphen and 4 numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and at the left side of the plate is EΔX, vertically aligned.
At the top of the plate is N. followed by the name of the province in which the taxi operates (in Greek), in this case KEPKYPAΣ or Corfu.
The numbers are issued in blocks to districts where the block T-1201 - T-2000 is used for Corfu (Kerkyra).
Current truck series, front plate in black on yellow.
The registration consists of NXY (NXA, NXY, IAE), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal.
All these plates started with NXA, NXY or IAE but the meaning of this, is unclear.
Current truck series, rear plate in black on yellow.
The registration consists of NXY (NXA, NXY, IAE), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
All these plates started with NXA, NXY or IAE but the meaning of this, is unclear.
Current truck series, rear plate in black on yellow.
The registration consists of EKB (EKA, EKB, EKE), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
Above the hyphen is the national seal while below the hyphen is an inspection seal.
All these plates started with EKA, EKB or EKE but the meaning of this, is unclear.
Trailer series, rear plate in black on yellow.
The registration consists of EKB (EKA, EKB, EKE), a hyphen and four numerals, starting from 1000.
there are no seals. This is the same registration as the carrier in the picture above.
Series for trailers over 3.5 tonnes not having a regular prime mover.
The registration consists of the letter P, followed by a hyphen and four numerals.
Above the hyphen is the national seal and below the hyphen an inspection seal.
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Temporary tourist plate since 1998. One letter followed by a hyphen and four numerals in dark green.
The first letter possibly denotes the port of entry.
At the right is a two year digit over the month, in this case April 2003.
Temporary tourist plate since 1998. One letter followed by a hyphen and four numerals in dark green.
The first letter possibly denotes the port of entry.
At the right is a two year digit over the month, in this case April 2003.
Temporary tourist plate since 1998. One letter followed by a hyphen and four numerals in dark green.
The first letter possibly denotes the port of entry.
At the right is a two year digit over the month, in this case september 2002.
Public commercial series since 1991 without euroband but with upper panel containing always these three Greek letters and a seal as on normal series.
The registration consists of three letters, a hyphen followed by four numerals. The first two letters are always PN.
Public commercial (trailer) series since 1991 with euroband and without upper panel like the next picture.
The registration consists of three letters, a hyphen followed by four numerals. The first two letters are always PN.
Front plate of a truck. I have seen such a plate several times.
These registrations always start with IAE followed by four numerals, but I don“t have any more information about this plate.
Trailer license plate, normal series but black on yellow, IA is an unknown code for me.
Greek vehicle registration plates start with a group of three letters, the
first two indicating the city or province of registration (followed here by
their main towns to aid location.
Pictures of the entire code list
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