Vehicle registration plate code for
Norway
N
EEA / EFTA·ISO NO
Example plate
N
DT 12345
Typical format: AB 12345. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Norway 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 "N".
Code
N
ISO-2
NO
Group
EEA / EFTA
EU band
No
Other countries in EEA / EFTA
FAQ — Norway
What does "N" mean on a number plate?
"N" is the international distinguishing sign of Norway — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Norway is NO.
What does a Norway number plate look like?
The typical format is "AB 12345" — for example "DT 12345". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Norway use the blue EU band?
No. Norway does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "N" instead.