{"id":63914,"date":"2022-09-23T06:04:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T04:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/italy-license-plate\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T18:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:51:22","slug":"italy-license-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/en\/blog\/italy-license-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"Easiest Way To Own An Endorsed Italy License Plate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Italy, it is illegal to drive your imported used car for more than 60 days without registering it with the transport authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the registration process can be time-consuming, it is important to begin as soon as you arrive in Italy with your car, so you can get an Italy license plate as early as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Does The Italy Car Registration System Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before registering your imported car in Italy, your vehicle needs to undergo a technical inspection to ensure that it conforms with Italian vehicle standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afterwards, you need to visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilportaledellautomobilista.it\/gms\/ricerca\/$N\/$N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicle registration office in your district<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ufficio Provinciale della Motorizzazione Civile<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called the UMC) for registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the registration process at the UMC is complete, you will be given a registration certificate. Then, your next step is to register with the Public Vehicle Register (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pubblico Registro Automobilistico<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called the PRA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of documents that you need to submit when registering:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aci.it\/i-servizi\/guide-utili\/guida-pratiche-auto\/modulistica.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NP2D form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian residence permit for non-EU citizens. Non-EU citizens can also submit a copy of their family member\u2019s residence card if the family member is an EU citizen living in Italy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid ID, such as an international passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle registration certificate from the car\u2019s previous country (new cars are exempt).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A European <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/#coc-pedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Conformity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issued by the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer (for new vehicles). You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurococ.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order yours here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your documents are in a foreign language, you will need to get them officially translated before submission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After registering at the PRA, you will be given an official ownership document, marking the completion of your car registration process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Apply For Italy Number Plates?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of your vehicle\u2019s registration, you will be issued <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian car plates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that conform to the official standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fees for the registration of cars in Italy and getting new license plates are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Regional fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on the region and vehicle type<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Automobile Club d\u2019Italia (ACI) fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac27<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stamp duty for new registration certificate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac32<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stamp duty for PRA registration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac32<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>DTT fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac10.2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cost of license plate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on vehicle and license plate type<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Do Italy Car Number Plates Look Like?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current appearance of an Italy license plate consists of black characters on a white background.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the left side of the plate is a blue section decorated with 12 yellow stars in the shape of a circle. This design on the plate represents <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coe.int\/en\/web\/about-us\/the-european-flag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the EU flag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, denoting Italy\u2019s membership of the European Union. Still on the blue section, and underneath the circle of stars is the letter \u2018I\u2019 written in white, which is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en-academic.com\/dic.nsf\/enwiki\/236858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international vehicle registration code<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the right side of the plate is another blue strip with a yellow circle. This blue strip can also contain the year the vehicle was registered (in the yellow circle) and a two-letter code that represents the Italian province of registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is optional for car owners to display either or both the vehicle\u2019s registration year and its provincial code. You can explore the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kb.bullseyelocations.com\/article\/63-italy-province-codes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complete list of Italian provinces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their codes to easily understand an Italian license plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a vehicle is registered in Rome, the capital of Italy, the word \u2018ROMA\u2019 will be used instead of the regular two-letter provincial code. Some other provinces like Aosta Valley, Bolzano, and Trento also include their coat of arms above the provincial code.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Format Of Italy Number Plates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The registration character format for an Italy license plate is not dependent on the region or date of registration but is simply a serial code that increases in the order by which vehicles are registered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 7 digits in the registration code and they are split into three &#8211; two letters, three numbers, and two letters. The letters \u2018I\u2019, \u2018O\u2019, \u2018Q\u2019, and \u2018U\u2019 are excluded from Italian number plates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1999, the registration system was restructured, and the numbering begins from \u2018BB 000HH\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Types Of Italy License Plates Exist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are license plates in Italy that differ from the regular Italy number plate format. For instance, diplomatic plates in Italy have blue letters instead of black. Also, plates belonging to the Italian Army, Navy, and Air Force have red-coloured prefixes &#8211; \u2018El\u2019, \u2018MM\u2019, and \u2018AM\u2019 respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can I Change My Italy Plate Number?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If one or both of your Italian license plates are missing, stolen, or damaged, you should report it to the police immediately. If the plates are not recovered 15 days after your reporting, you will need to apply to re-register your vehicle at both the UMC and PRA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After re-registering, you will be given new license plates and a new ownership certificate (DU).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11646\" src=\"https:\/\/stage-wp.eurococ.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/italy-licence-plate-300x69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"116\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Italy, it is illegal to drive your imported used car for more than 60 days without registering it with the transport authorities. 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