Decoding Vietnamese License Plates: A Guide to Identifying Vehicles

From generations past, judging a person by their family background was common. Today, vehicles have become close companions and their license plates serve as identification documents, revealing their origins. How can you decipher a vehicle’s “hometown” from just a series of numbers? Let “XE TẢI HÀ NỘI” unveil the secrets of decoding Vietnamese license plates, transforming you into a vehicle identification expert in the blink of an eye!

Speaking of license plates, everyone has heard the humorous story about license plate 39. People say that a vehicle with plate 39 is “unbeatable” because nobody knows where 39 is! In reality, this is just a joke; 39 is the license plate code for Nghe An province. Find out more about license plate 39.

License Plates – The “ID Card” of Your Vehicle

A license plate is not just a random sequence of numbers; it contains important information:

• Region Code: The first two digits represent the region code, corresponding to the province/city where the vehicle is registered. For example, 29 belongs to Hanoi, 30 to Ho Chi Minh City, 43 to Da Nang, and so on.
• Series Code: One or two letters following the region code indicate the series, representing the issuance sequence of license plates in that province/city. For example, series A is the first issuance, series B is the second, and so on.
• Serial Number: The remaining digits are the serial number, randomly assigned to each vehicle.

Decoding Vietnamese License Plate Region Codes

To uncover a vehicle’s origin, master the following decoding guide:

From North to South

• Northern Vietnam: 11 (Hanoi), 12 (Vinh Phuc), 14 (Quang Ninh), 15 (Hai Phong), 17 (Thai Binh), 18 (Nam Dinh), 19 (Phu Yen), 20 (Thai Nguyen), 21 (Hoa Binh), 22 (Tuyen Quang), 23 (Bac Kan), 24 (Lang Son), 25 (Cao Bang), 26 (Lao Cai), 27 (Yen Bai), 28 (Dien Bien), 29 (Hanoi), 30 (Ho Chi Minh City), 31 (Hanoi), 32 (Hanoi), 33 (Hanoi), 34 (Hai Duong), 35 (Thai Nguyen), 36 (Thai Binh), 37 (Thanh Hoa), 38 (Ninh Binh).
• Central Vietnam: 39 (Nghe An), 40 (Ha Tinh), 43 (Da Nang), 47 (Quang Binh), 48 (Quang Tri), 49 (Quang Nam), 50 (Ho Chi Minh City), 51 (Ho Chi Minh City), 52 (Ho Chi Minh City), 53 (Dong Nai), 54 (Ho Chi Minh City), 55 (Dong Nai), 56 (Binh Duong), 57 (Ba Ria – Vung Tau), 58 (Khanh Hoa), 59 (Can Tho).
• Southern Vietnam: 60 (Dong Nai), 61 (Binh Duong), 62 (Long An), 63 (Tien Giang), 64 (Vinh Long), 65 (Can Tho), 66 (Dong Thap), 67 (An Giang), 68 (Kien Giang), 69 (Ca Mau), 70 (Tay Ninh), 71 (Vinh Long), 72 (Long An), 73 (Ben Tre), 74 (Tra Vinh), 75 (Dong Thap), 76 (Quang Ngai), 77 (Binh Phuoc), 78 (Hau Giang), 79 (Ca Mau), 80 (Ho Chi Minh City), 81 (Ho Chi Minh City), 82 (Ho Chi Minh City), 83 (Ho Chi Minh City), 84 (Ho Chi Minh City), 85 (Soc Trang), 86 (Tra Vinh), 87 (Bac Lieu), 88 (Ca Mau), 89 (An Giang), 90 (Ho Chi Minh City), 91 (Kien Giang), 92 (Can Tho), 93 (Binh Dinh), 94 (Long An), 95 (Can Tho), 97 (Soc Trang), 98 (Binh Phuoc), 99 (Bac Ninh).

Special License Plate Codes

• License plates with letters: often reserved for military, police, or vehicles with special permits. Learn more about letters in motorcycle license plates
• License plate 63 B2: This is the license plate code for Tien Giang province, with B2 indicating the second issuance series. More details on license plate 63 B2.

Vietnamese License Plate Example

Spiritual Significance of License Plates

According to Vietnamese spiritual beliefs, license plates can influence the owner’s luck and fortune. Many believe that choosing a license plate with numbers compatible with their age and zodiac sign brings good luck and prosperity.

For instance, the number 6 is considered lucky, 8 symbolizes prosperity, and 9 represents longevity. Conversely, 4 is often deemed unlucky due to its pronunciation similar to the word “death.” However, these are just folk beliefs without scientific basis.

People Examining License Plates

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