Vehicle registration plate code for
Italy
I
European Union·ISO IT
Example plate
I
AB 123 CD
Typical format: AA 123 BB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Italy is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "I" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
I
ISO-2
IT
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Italy
What does "I" mean on a number plate?
"I" is the international distinguishing sign of Italy — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Italy is IT.
What does a Italy number plate look like?
The typical format is "AA 123 BB" — for example "AB 123 CD". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Italy use the blue EU band?
Yes. Italy is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "I" letters on the left.