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France

International code
F
ISO code
FR / FRA
Data status
Verified
F

Plates carry no regional meaning. Plates carry no regional meaning, so there is no region to show.

These codes are from the previous system (1950–2009). Plates issued today carry no regional code, but older cars still have these.

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Current plate formats

  • StandardSince 2009
    AB-123-CD

    Two letters, three digits, two letters (SIV). Issued in sequence for the life of the vehicle, with no area meaning. The regional logo and department number on the right are chosen by the owner. Letters I, O and U are not used, and SS is skipped.

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Regions (13)

Area codes (101)

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Older formats

No longer issued, but some may still be on the road.

  • Standard1950–2009
    1234 AB 75

    Serial digits, one to three letters and a department number (75 = Paris). The last number marked the department of registration. Still seen on older vehicles.

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History

  1. 1950

    Serial number, letters and department number (FNI system).

  2. 2009

    The SIV system (AB-123-CD), a national sequence tied to the vehicle with no department meaning.

Related countries

EU-style plates

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