rekisterinumeroita

Rekisterinumeroita refers to the unique alphanumeric identifiers assigned to motor vehicles and trailers in Finland. Each vehicle is linked to a rekisterinumero that is recorded in the national vehicle register and used to identify the vehicle in ownership records, taxation, and registration processes. The number is displayed on the vehicle’s license plate (rekisterikilpi) and serves as the primary identifier in traffic, inspections, and enforcement. The system is administered by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) in cooperation with other authorities.

In Finland the standard license plate format typically shows three letters followed by three digits, often written as three characters, a hyphen, and three digits (for example ABC-123). The plates carry a blue European Union stripe on the left with the country indicator. There are special plate types for trailers, government or diplomatic vehicles, and other categories, as well as variations for certain vehicle classes.

The issuance and management of rekisterinumeroita are handled through the national vehicle register. License plates are issued when a vehicle is registered or re-registered, and the number is considered the official vehicle identifier within Finland. In practice, the same rekisterinumeroita is not assigned to two currently registered vehicles; numbers may be retired or recycled when an asset is deregistered in accordance with regulatory rules.

Access to vehicle registration data is governed by privacy and data-protection laws. Detailed information about rekisterinumeroita is restricted to authorized authorities, while limited information can be accessed through official channels for legitimate purposes. Rekisterinumeroita play a central role in traffic administration, law enforcement, insurance, and vehicle history records.