If you’re buying a used car in Cambodia, never rely on a plate number search alone. Always demand the original registration book and visit the Ministry of Public Works and Transport with the seller to verify ownership.
| Plate Type | Background | Text Color | Typical Format | Meaning | |------------|------------|------------|----------------|---------| | Private | White | Black | Phnom Penh 1A-1234 | Province of registration + series + number | | Commercial/Taxi | White | Orange | Phnom Penh 3C-5678 | Indicates taxi or transport service | | Tourist Vehicle | White | Green | Tourist 1234 | Rental/tourist cars (special tax status) | | Government | White | Red | ABC-123 | Official government vehicles | | Military/Police | Blue or Green | White/Red | Various | Security forces (not public info) | | Diplomatic | White | Blue | CD 1234 | Diplomatic Corps (foreign embassies) | cambodia plate number search
⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) – Functional for basic identification, but useless for owner or history lookup without official assistance. If you’re buying a used car in Cambodia,
