Vehicle registration plate code for
Germany
D
European Union·ISO DE
Example plate
D
M AB 1234
Typical format: B AB 1234. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Germany is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "D" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
D
ISO-2
DE
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Germany
What does "D" mean on a number plate?
"D" is the international distinguishing sign of Germany — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Germany is DE.
What does a Germany number plate look like?
The typical format is "B AB 1234" — for example "M AB 1234". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Germany use the blue EU band?
Yes. Germany is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "D" letters on the left.
Anything special about Germany plates?
Begins with a district code of 1–3 letters (e.g. B = Berlin, M = Munich).