# Egypt license plates

> 11 registration series, sourced from الإدارة العامة للمرور — General Department of Traffic, Ministry of Interior (وزارة الداخلية).

Page: https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt · Markdown version of the HTML page, which is canonical. Site map: https://vehiclesdb.com/llms.txt · Terms of use: https://vehiclesdb.com/legal/terms

![Egypt license plate, Standard (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-standard-2008/egypt-license-plate-standard.svg)

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | [الإدارة العامة للمرور — General Department of Traffic, Ministry of Interior (وزارة الداخلية)](https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx) |
| Plates belong to | the vehicle |
| Registration series | 11 |
| Main format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Main series | Standard (2008 to today) |

## Facts and sources

| Fact | Value | Source | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Legal basis](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#rule-legal-basis) | قرار وزير الداخلية رقم 2777 لسنة 2000 |  |  |
| [Issued by](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#rule-authority) | الإدارة العامة للمرور | [traffic.moi.gov.eg](https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx) |  |
| [The number](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#rule-binding) | The number stays with the vehicle |  |  |
| [Format](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#spec-format) | 9999 LLL, for example 8840 GSI (L is any letter, 9 any digit) | [manshurat.org](https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/015473.pdf) |  |
| [Letters left out](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#spec-charset) | I, J, O, P, Q, U, V, X, and Z are not used | [manshurat.org](https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/015473.pdf) |  |
| [Plate types issued today](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#spec-classes) | Standard (3), motorcycle, taxi, temporary (2), government, police, diplomatic |  |  |
| [History](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt#spec-history) | 11 series recorded; the oldest documented from 2000; 1 no longer issued, the latest retired in 2008 |  |  |

## All series

| Series | Class | Format | Years | Issued for | Plate size | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Legacy](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/legacy-2000) | standard | `9999` | ~2000–2008 | car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle, trailer |  |  |
| [Standard](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/standard-2008) | standard | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | car, van |  |  |
| [Transport](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/transport-2008) | standard | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | truck, van, trailer, tractor, machine |  |  |
| [Tourism](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/tourism-2008) | standard | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | bus, car, van |  |  |
| [Diplomatic](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/diplomatic-2008) | diplomatic | `999 99` | 2008 → today | car, van |  |  |
| [Government](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/government-2008) | government | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | car, van, truck, bus |  |  |
| [Motorcycle](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/motorcycle-2008) | motorcycle | `LLL 9999` | 2008 → today | motorcycle, moped |  |  |
| [Police](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/police-2008) | police | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle |  |  |
| [Taxi](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/taxi-2008) | taxi | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | car, van |  |  |
| [Temporary commercial](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/temporary-commercial-2008) | temporary | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | car, van, truck, bus, trailer |  |  |
| [Customs](https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/customs-2008) | temporary | `9999 LLL` | 2008 → today | car, van, truck |  |  |

Format placeholders: L is any letter, 9 any digit; other characters are printed as shown. "→ today" means still issued; "~" before a year means the format is documented from that year and is likely older.

## Standard plates

the default series issued to private road vehicles

### Legacy

![Egypt license plate, Legacy (documented 2000 to 2008)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-legacy-2000/egypt-license-plate-legacy.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999` (9 any digit) |
| Years | ~2000–2008 (documented from 2000; the format is likely older) |
| Class | standard |
| Issued for | car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle, trailer |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-legacy-2000` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/legacy-2000) |

Sources:

- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/License_plates_of_Egypt_1129a.jpg)
- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20181001220455/http://www.masrawy.com/Autos/autos_news/details/2014/12/3/401710/)

### Standard

![Egypt license plate, Standard (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-standard-2008/egypt-license-plate-standard.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | standard |
| Issued for | car, van |
| Rear plate differs from the front | no |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-standard-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/standard-2008) |

Sources:

- [manshurat.org](https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/015473.pdf)
- [manshurat.org](https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86%20%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85%2066%20%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%A9%2073%20-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B1.pdf)
- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Egypt)
- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20181001220455/http://www.masrawy.com/Autos/autos_news/details/2014/12/3/401710/)

### Transport

![Egypt license plate, Transport (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-transport-2008/egypt-license-plate-transport.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | standard |
| Issued for | truck, van, trailer, tractor, machine |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-transport-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/transport-2008) |

Sources:

- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)

### Tourism

![Egypt license plate, Tourism (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-tourism-2008/egypt-license-plate-tourism.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | standard |
| Issued for | bus, car, van |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-tourism-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/tourism-2008) |

Sources:

- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/License_plate_Egypt_tourist_bus.jpg)

## Motorcycle plates

reduced-size series for motorcycles where format/design differs

### Motorcycle

![Egypt license plate, Motorcycle (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-motorcycle-2008/egypt-license-plate-motorcycle.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `LLL 9999` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | motorcycle |
| Issued for | motorcycle, moped |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-motorcycle-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/motorcycle-2008) |

Sources:

- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Egypt_-_License_Plate_-_Motorcycle.png)

## Taxi plates

for-hire vehicles where separately serialized or colored

### Taxi

![Egypt license plate, Taxi (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-taxi-2008/egypt-license-plate-taxi.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | taxi |
| Issued for | car, van |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-taxi-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/taxi-2008) |

Sources:

- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)

## Temporary plates

short-validity plates (transit, awaiting registration)

### Temporary commercial

![Egypt license plate, Temporary commercial (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-temporary-commercial-2008/egypt-license-plate-temporary-commercial.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | temporary |
| Issued for | car, van, truck, bus, trailer |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-temporary-commercial-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/temporary-commercial-2008) |

Sources:

- [Decision 2777/2000 art. 340 سادسا — «لوحات التجارى والمؤقت», brown ground, white characters.](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)

### Customs

![Egypt license plate, Customs (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-customs-2008/egypt-license-plate-customs.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | temporary |
| Issued for | car, van, truck |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-customs-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/customs-2008) |

Sources:

- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)

## Government plates

civil government fleets with distinct series

### Government

![Egypt license plate, Government (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-government-2008/egypt-license-plate-government.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | government |
| Issued for | car, van, truck, bus |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-government-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/government-2008) |

Sources:

- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)

## Police plates

police fleets where distinct from government

### Police

![Egypt license plate, Police (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-police-2008/egypt-license-plate-police.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `9999 LLL` (L is any letter, 9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | police |
| Issued for | car, van, truck, bus, motorcycle |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-police-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/police-2008) |

Sources:

- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates)

## Diplomatic plates

diplomatic corps (embassy) issuance, usually its own decode

### Diplomatic

![Egypt license plate, Diplomatic (2008 to today)](https://vehiclesdb.com/plates/eg/eg-diplomatic-2008/egypt-license-plate-diplomatic.svg)

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | `999 99` (9 any digit) |
| Years | 2008 → today |
| Class | diplomatic |
| Issued for | car, van |
| Checking a registration | The format above is broad: a registration that fits it has the right shape, which does not show that this series issued it. |
| Series id | `eg-diplomatic-2008` (https://vehiclesdb.com/license-plates/egypt/diplomatic-2008) |

Sources:

- [web.archive.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Egypt)
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Egypt_-_License_Plate_-_Diplomatic.png)

## Every source

- [traffic.moi.gov.eg](https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx): cited for Issued by
- [traffic.moi.gov.eg](https://web.archive.org/web/20251010130322/https://traffic.moi.gov.eg/Arabic/OurServices/InfoServices/InteriorMinisterDecision/Pages/license-plates-taxes-traffic-fees.aspx): cited for Legacy series; Standard series; Transport series; Diplomatic series; Motorcycle series; Taxi series; Temporary commercial series; Customs series
- [egyptmint.gov.eg](http://www.egyptmint.gov.eg/Home/Plates): cited for Standard series; Transport series; Tourism series; Government series; Police series; Taxi series; Temporary commercial series; Customs series
- [manshurat.org](https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/015473.pdf): cited for Standard series; Format; Letters left out
- [masrawy.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20181001220455/http://www.masrawy.com/Autos/autos_news/details/2014/12/3/401710/): cited for Legacy series; Standard series
- [manshurat.org](https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86%20%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85%2066%20%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%A9%2073%20-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B1.pdf): cited for Standard series
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Egypt) (secondary): cited for Standard series; Diplomatic series
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/License_plates_of_Egypt_1129a.jpg) (secondary): cited for Legacy series
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/License_plate_Egypt_tourist_bus.jpg) (secondary): cited for Tourism series
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Egypt_-_License_Plate_-_Diplomatic.png) (secondary): cited for Diplomatic series
- [upload.wikimedia.org](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Egypt_-_License_Plate_-_Motorcycle.png) (secondary): cited for Motorcycle series

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