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FORMER ISSUES - STILL VALID

UK 8934 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). UK = Ålesund (geographically coded until 2017).

UK 8934 Close-up of the above.

RL 8601 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). RL = Stavanger (geographically coded until 2017). This is an older registration remade in 2012 style.

RL 8601 Close-up of the above.

BA 1817 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. BA = Moss (geographically coded until 2017). This small vehicle is registered as a moped.

BA 1817 Close-up of the above.

JA 9975 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. JA = Otta (geographically coded until 2017).

KR/9351 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. KR = Drammen (geographically coded until 2017).

KR/9351 Close-up of the above.

DT/6820 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. DT = Oslo (geographically coded until 2017). This is an older registration remade in 2012 style.

DT/6820 Close-up of the above.

NW/1000 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. NW = Trondheim (geographically coded until 2017).

TD/8916 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. TD = Bergen (geographically coded until 2017). Police vehicles have normal plates.

VP/4020 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. VP = Trondheim (geographically coded until 2017). This is an older registration remade in 2012 style. Plate illegally mounted sideways.

VP/4020 Close-up of the above.

NA/5771 Four numeral series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. NA = Sandefjord (geographically coded until 2017). With an unofficial black band sticker, illegal since 2022.

NA/5771 Close-up of the above.

TD/6270 Four numeral series since 1971. Plate made in an unofficial style. TD = Bergen (geographically coded until 2017).

TD/6270 Close-up of the above.

BU 4515 Four numeral series since 1971. Unofficial single line plate style. BU = Asker og Bærum (geographically coded until 2017). This is a 1954 year model.

BU 4515 Close-up of the above.

BT 7181 Four numeral series not allowed on public roads (exempt from road tax), since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). BT = Asker og Bærum (geographically coded until 2017).

BT 7181 Close-up of the above.

KC 9105 Four numeral series not allowed on public roads (exempt from road tax), since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). Small size. KC = Hallingdal (geographically coded until 2017).

KC 9105 Close-up of the above.

BD 95502 Normal series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box) with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022. BD = Drøbak (Follo).

BD 95502 Close-up of the above.

TL 29289 Normal series since 1971. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box) with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022. TL = Stord.

TL 29289 Close-up of the above.

BE 23721 Light commercial series since 1986. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box) with the blue band covered by a green sticker, optional until 2022. Numbering blocks from the normal series are used. BE = Follo.

BE 23721 Close-up of the above.

AJ 91817 Light commercial series since 1986. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box) with the blue band covered by a green sticker, optional until 2022. Numbering blocks from the normal series are used. AJ = Mysen.

AJ 91817 Close-up of the above.

EB 24766 Electrically powered vehicle series since 1999. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box) with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022. EB (since 2019) = Electric (centrally issued).

EB 24766 Close-up of the above.

EB 31675 Electrically powered vehicle series since 1999. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box) with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022. EB (since 2019) = Electric (centrally issued).

EB 31675 Close-up of the above.

RM Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

RM Close-up of the above.

MR X Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

MR X Close-up of the above.

500E Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

500E Close-up of the above.

SHARK Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

SHARK Close-up of the above.

911 ES Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

911 ES Close-up of the above.

EMILIA Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

EMILIA Close-up of the above.

M4DNESS Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

M4DNESS Close-up of the above.

FOTOMAD Personalised series since 2017. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022.

FOTOMAD Close-up of the above.

RMSLEP Personalised trailer series since 2021. 2012 onwards plate style, with the blue band covered by a white sticker, optional until 2022. Personalised plates available for other than normal size plates since 2021.

RMSLEP Close-up of the above.

O-1 The Royal car used by the King when visiting Bergen. O = Bergen (from the 1913-71 series). 1942-71 plate style.

A-5 Royal car. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series). 1942-71 plate style. This is the same car as A-55, but for the Royal Wedding in August 2001 it was re-plated as A-5.

A-3 Royal car. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series).

A-3 Rear plate of the above.

A-3 Same number as the above, but now on a new Volvo.

A-2 Royal car. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series). Photo from 2001.

A-2 Royal car. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series). Photo from 2012.

A-2 Close-up of the above.

A-6 Royal car. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series).

C-570 Royal car. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. C = Akershus (from the 1913-71 series). This particular number has been in use by the Royal Family for decades. Recognizable as Royal because it is an old series registration on a new car.

C-570 Close-up of the above.

A-3311 Royal car. 1971-2001 plate style, reflective. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series). This particular number has been in use by the Royal Family for decades. Recognizable as Royal because it is an old series registration on a new car.

A-9 Royal car. 2002-06 plate style. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series).

A-9 Close-up of the above.

A-3311 Royal car. 2006-09 and Jan-May 2012 plate style. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series). This particular number has been in use by the Royal Family for decades. Recognizable as Royal because it is an old series registration on a new car.

A-3311 Close-up of the above.

A-8 Royal car. 2006-09 and Jan-May 2012 plate style, without the blue band. A = Oslo (from the 1913-71 series).

ZN 4321 Svalbard four numeral series since 1971. 1971-2001 plate style. Small size plate. ZN = Svalbard. Snowmobiles only have one plate. Usually vehicles "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration. But this one is only used outside of public roads and has kept its tax exempt Svalbard plate.

ZN 10355 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 10489 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN/10734 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN/3733 Svalbard four numeral series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 10805 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2001-06 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 10805 Close-up of the above.

ZN 11670 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2001-06 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 11670 Close-up of the above, showing the dealer name Svalbard Auto on the plate frame.

ZN/11602 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2001-06 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN/11565 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2001-06 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration. Black on green = Light commercial vehicle.

ZN/11565 Close-up of the above.

ZN/10728 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2001-06 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration. Black on green = Light commercial vehicle.

ZN/3837 Svalbard four numeral series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2001-06 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 12183 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 12183 Close-up of the above.

ZN 11339 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 11339 Close-up of the above.

ZN 12223 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 11285 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2006-09 and Jan- May 2012 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 11285 Close-up of the above.

ZN 11480 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2006-09 and Jan- May 2012 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 11480 Close-up of the above.

ZN 11960 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2006-09 and Jan- May 2012 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

ZN 11276 Svalbard normal series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2006-09 and Jan- May 2012 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration. Black on green = Light commercial vehicle.

ZN/3715 Svalbard four numeral series since 1971, "imported" to mainland Norway. 2006-09 and Jan-May 2012 plate style. ZN = Svalbard. When "imported" to the mainland (even for holidays) vehicles get plates in normal Norwegian colours with the same registration.

OBSOLETE LICENSE PLATES - NO LONGER VALID

BD 10824 These are official cars for the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. Plates are normal series from Drøbak (Follo) (where the Volvo importer is located). But they were issued ahead of sequence from BD 10001 to 11082 at a time when Drøbak had only reached around BC 83000. After the Games they were all deregistered.

BD 10824 Placards on the dashboard of the car that had Norwegian registration BD 10824 (pictured above) during the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. In 2024 it was back in Lillehammer along with other Volvos for the 30th anniversary of the Games.

PTF 030 Sweden normal series since 1972. This is the car that had Norwegian registration BD 10824 (pictured above) during the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. Photos courtesy of Daniel, the owner.

50308 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. 5 = Bergen. Valid until end of February 1998.

16795 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of June 1995.

1187 Export/ tourist trailer series since 1971. 1971-2001 plate style. Reflective plates since 1982. The first 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of August 2001.

20282 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2002-06 plate style. The first 2 = Larvik. Valid until end of August 2003.

19500 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2002-06 plate style. 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of March 2003.

19997 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2002-06 plate style. 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of October 2004.

19999 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2002-06 plate style. 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of August 2004. This was the last Oslo registration before starting over again at 10000.

1230 Export/ tourist trailer series since 1971. 2002-06 plate style. 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of May 2006.

1230 Close-up of the above.

10539 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2006-09 plate style (embossed serial, month and year). 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of November 2007.

10539 Close-up of the above.

11548 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). The first 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of November 2011, but seen in 2017.

11548 Close-up of the above.

11611 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). The first 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of April 2012.

11611 Close-up of the above.

11612 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). The first 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of May 2012.

11612 Close-up of the above.

50486 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2012-2019(?) plate style (embossed serial, screened month and year). 5 = Bergen. Valid until end of August 2012.

50486 Close-up of the above.

12281 Export/ tourist series since 1971. 2019(?) onwards plate style (embossed serial, month and year stickers). The first 1 = Oslo. Valid until end of August 2020. Month sticker attached upside down.

12281 Close-up of the above.

12281 Unofficial sticker front plate of the above.

12281 Close-up of the sticker plate.

SS 97 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. SS = Bergen.

SS 97 Close-up of the above.

PL 26 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. PL = Setesdal (since 1998).

PL 26 Close-up of the above.

TF 64 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. TF = Voss (since 1985).

TF 64 Close-up of the above.

TY 15 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. TY = Førde.

VD 82 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. VD = Trondheim.

KP/74 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. Motorcycle. 1971-2001 plate style. KP = Drammen.

BS 42 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. BS = Asker og Bærum. FOR TILHENGER = For trailer.

UT 22 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 1971-2001 plate style. UT = Molde. FOR TILHENGER = For trailer.

EC 37 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2002-06 plate style. EC = Oslo.

EC 37 Close-up of the above.

EB 23 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2002-06 plate style. EB = Oslo.

TF 87 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2002-06 plate style. TF = Voss.

TF 87 Close-up of the above.

TF 92 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2002-06 plate style. TF = Voss. Trade plates are sometimes mounted on a blank normal plate in order to fit in the plate frame.

TH 27 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). TH = Voss.

TH 27 Close-up of the above.

TA 17 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2009-11 plate style (flat plastic plate). TA = Bergen.

CB 14 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2006-09 and Jan-May 2012 plate style. CB = Asker og Bærum.

CB 14 Close-up of the above.

EC 66 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2006-09 and Jan-May 2012 plate style. EC = Oslo.

EH 15 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2006-09 and Jan-May 2012 plate style. EH = Oslo.

EH 15 Close-up of the above.

FJ 11 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). FJ = Sogndal.

FJ 11 Close-up of the above.

NU 82 Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). NU = Skien.

NU 82 Close-up of the above.

HJ 94T Trade plate series 1971-2015. Not valid since 2018. 2012 onwards plate style (without sticker box). HJ = Kongsvinger. T = Trailer.

HJ 94T Close-up of the above.

TF 577 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. 1990-92 date layout. TF = Voss. Valid until July 7th.

TF 658 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. 1990-92 date layout. TF = Voss. Valid until August 3rd.

EB 425 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. EB = Oslo. Valid November 29th 2010. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

EB 425 Close-up of the above.

BL 100 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. BL = Asker og Bærum. Valid December 3rd. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

DS 761 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. DS = Oslo. Valid October 31st. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

EK 938 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. EK = Oslo. Valid June 18th. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

SS 385 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. SS = Bergen. Valid between May 6th and 10th. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

ST 454 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. ST = Bergen. Valid August 16th and 17th. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

TH 741 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. TH = Voss. Valid between August 5th and 9th. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering.

ZD 528 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. ZD = Finnsnes. Valid August 3rd. Until 2012 without the original registration in small lettering. This plate should have been red. It was two years old and either faded by the sun, or white material had been used.

TK 674 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. TK = Voss. Valid June 15th 2012. It would seem there were printer problems in the transition to the new type (with original registration) as I saw a number of handwritten plates for a few days.

TK 699 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. TK = Voss. Valid between June 15th and 18th 2012. It would seem there were printer problems in the transition to the new type (with original registration) as I saw a number of handwritten plates for a few days.

TK 699 Close-up of the plate frame of the above.

TK 699 Close-up of the above.

TK 742 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. TK = Voss (geographically coded until 2013). Valid June 23rd 2012. Since 2012 the original registration appears in small lettering at bottom left. This is the same vehicle as SY 206 below.

TK 742 Close-up of the above.

SR 65598 Since 2012 the original registration appears in small lettering at bottom left. Next to it was the name of the issuing office, the date of issue and a serial number.

SY 206 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. SY = Bergen (geographically coded until 2013). Valid between August 17th and 20th 2012. Since 2012 the original registration appears in small lettering at bottom left. This is the same vehicle as TK 742 above.

SY 206 Close-up of the above.

SR 65598 Since 2012 the original registration appears in small lettering at bottom left. Next to it was the name of the issuing office, the date of issue and a serial number.

RX 801 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. No geographical coding since 2013. Valid August 10th 2013. Since 2012 if there is no original Norwegian registration (used import) a dotted line appears at bottom left.

RX 801 Close-up of the above.

RX 801 Since 2012 if there is no original Norwegian registration (used import) a dotted line appears at bottom left. Next to it, until 2020, was the name of the issuing office, the date of issue and a serial number.

RX 656 Provisional series since 1990. Self-adhesive. Current date layout since 1992. No geographical coding since 2013. Valid August 10th 2013. Since 2012 if there is no original Norwegian registration (used import) a dotted line appears at bottom left.

RX 656 Close-up of the above.

RX 656 Since 2012 if there is no original Norwegian registration (used import) a dotted line appears at bottom left. Next to it, until 2020, was the name of the issuing office, the date of issue and a serial number.

27-04-39 Antique vehicle series (pre-1971 vehicles), since 1991. 1942-71 plate style. No coding, owners choose the registration within the pre-1971 series. Three pairs of numerals denoted Oslo 1958-71.

YT-F Additional truck plate, 1977-early 1990s(?). YT = Yrkestransport (carriage of goods for hire). F = Buskerud. Note: This is not really a registration plate.

YT-R Additional truck plate, 1977-early 1990s(?). YT = Yrkestransport (carriage of goods for hire). R = Hordaland. Note: This is not really a registration plate.

TAXI/K 612 Taxi lamp. These show the number of the taxi licence. The letter is from the pre- 1971 number plate system. K = Vest-Agder.

VALIDATION STICKERS

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