Vehicle registration plate code for
Denmark
DK
European Union·ISO DK
Example plate
DK
AB 12 345
Typical format: AB 12 345. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Denmark is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "DK" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
DK
ISO-2
DK
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Denmark
What does "DK" mean on a number plate?
"DK" is the international distinguishing sign of Denmark — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Denmark is DK.
What does a Denmark number plate look like?
The typical format is "AB 12 345" — for example "AB 12 345". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Denmark use the blue EU band?
Yes. Denmark is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "DK" letters on the left.