Vehicle registration plate code for
Latvia
LV
European Union·ISO LV
Example plate
LV
AB 1234
Typical format: AB 1234. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Latvia is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "LV" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
LV
ISO-2
LV
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Latvia
What does "LV" mean on a number plate?
"LV" is the international distinguishing sign of Latvia — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Latvia is LV.
What does a Latvia number plate look like?
The typical format is "AB 1234" — for example "AB 1234". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Latvia use the blue EU band?
Yes. Latvia is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "LV" letters on the left.