How to Get “Beautiful” License Plates for a Car in Northern Cyprus

You can officially obtain a license plate with the desired combination of letters and numbers in Northern Cyprus when registering a car through the Department of Traffic (Trafik Dairesi) and its related procedures. In practice, there are three working options: submit the request yourself during registration, ask a car dealership to select a combination, or get assistance through Cyprus-FAQ contacts. The cost depends on the type of “beauty”: for chosen “standard” combinations, a separate fee is usually charged starting from 10,050 TL, while “personalized/title” plates are issued as a separate privilege with an annual fee — 13,428 TL per year; transferring a plate to another car costs 6,225 TL.

Below is a brief and practical guide: the available methods, where to apply, and what usually needs to be prepared.

• Ways to get beautiful license plates in Northern Cyprus
• Frequently asked questions about vehicles in Northern Cyprus

Ways to get beautiful license plates in Northern Cyprus

There are several ways to do this, but in any case, plates are issued through official vehicle registration and accounting procedures. In practice, it is better to request a “beautiful” combination in advance — before completing registration.

Independently during registration

When registering a car, you can submit a request for a specific license plate. This is usually done as part of the registration process: you indicate the desired combination (or a set of options), then availability is checked and the fee is calculated according to the plate type/category. The cost depends on the degree of “uniqueness” and may differ for a “chosen standard” combination versus a “personalized/title” plate.

How to do it

1. Before submitting registration documents, prepare 2–5 options for your desired combination.
2. On-site, specify which type of request suits you: “chosen standard plate” or “personalized/title privilege” (if you want a word/name/brand).
3. Check the availability of the combination and pay the corresponding fee.

Through a car dealership

When purchasing a car through a dealership, managers can assist in obtaining a license plate with the desired combination of letters and numbers. In some dealerships, this service may be free when buying certain cars, but the fees for the plate itself (if applicable) are usually paid separately.

Through Cyprus-FAQ.com partners

By contacting our managers, you will receive consultation on obtaining a unique license plate. Inform them of your request using our contacts.

Terms encountered in the procedures

• Trafik Dairesi — Department of Traffic (the authority handling registration, vehicle accounting, and related fees).
• “Personalized/title plate” — a plate issued as a separate privilege (with annual payment) and may have specific rules for transfer/re-registration.

Useful services if you are temporarily in Northern Cyprus

If you come to Northern Cyprus as a tourist and need a car for a short period (not for registration), it is easier to rent one. Local rental options can be found on Localrent.

Frequently asked questions about vehicles in Northern Cyprus

What do the colors of license plates in Northern Cyprus mean?

Cars in Northern Cyprus have plates of several colors: white, red, black, green, blue, yellow, and white with red symbols. We have detailed the differences by color in this article.

Where to buy a used car in Northern Cyprus?

For guidance on buying a car from a private seller and where to find such cars, see our article on this.

On the Northern Cyprus Telegram forum, there is a chat “Auto” where local car owners share practical tips and answer questions.