Attach the required identification and tax clearance papers.

: You will typically need your Cambodian ID (or Passport/Visa for foreigners), residency book, vehicle import tax receipt, and a letter from the dealer.

Regular state-issued plates featuring the province name in Khmer script at the top, English letters/numbers below, and a unique tracking QR code.

The official vehicle registration platform of Cambodia is , managed directly by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). This automated online framework streamlines the process for securing, purchasing, and managing Cambodian vehicle identification plates . It serves civilian passenger cars, commercial transport vehicles, motorcycles, and specialized heavy machinery. This comprehensive article details how to navigate the portal, choose license plate varieties, understand associated costs, and comply with state submission requirements. Overview of the MPWT Automated System

You must attach scans of required documents: Import tax receipt/Vehicle identification. Letter from the dealer (for new vehicles). Certificate of Vehicle Inspection. Cambodian ID card or residency book of the owner.

Yes. Under , every motor vehicle operated on public roads must display a valid license plate registered in the MPWT database. Driving with a plate that returns “not found” or “invalid” on vehicle.mpwt.gov.kh is a traffic offense punishable by:

To register a newly imported or locally purchased vehicle and obtain a plate via , follow these steps:

True “government plates” in Cambodia have red lettering on white background, NOT standard private plates.

The system automatically calculates the cost based on the "rarity" or custom nature of the plate. 3. Payment Methods

: Every modern plate issued through the system includes a QR code . This allows authorities to quickly verify vehicle information while protecting the owner's privacy, as sensitive personal details are not displayed directly via the code.