Vehicle registration plate code for
France
F
European Union·ISO FR
Example plate
F
AB-123-CD
Typical format: AA-123-AA. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
France is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "F" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
F
ISO-2
FR
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — France
What does "F" mean on a number plate?
"F" is the international distinguishing sign of France — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for France is FR.
What does a France number plate look like?
The typical format is "AA-123-AA" — for example "AB-123-CD". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does France use the blue EU band?
Yes. France is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "F" letters on the left.
Anything special about France plates?
Nationwide SIV system since 2009; no longer tied to département.