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