Vehicle registration plate code for
North Macedonia
NMK
Other Europe·ISO MK
Example plate
NMK
SK 1234 AB
Typical format: SK 1234 AB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
North Macedonia is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "NMK".
Code
NMK
ISO-2
MK
Group
Other Europe
EU band
No
Other countries in Other Europe
FAQ — North Macedonia
What does "NMK" mean on a number plate?
"NMK" is the international distinguishing sign of North Macedonia — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for North Macedonia is MK.
What does a North Macedonia number plate look like?
The typical format is "SK 1234 AB" — for example "SK 1234 AB". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does North Macedonia use the blue EU band?
No. North Macedonia does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "NMK" instead.