Current / former normal series (1992/1998 - ), date band since 1998, 2 numerals-2 numerals-2 letters in 1992-2005, shown plate issued in June 1999 (the date of first registration)

Current / former normal series (1992 - 1998), uncoded

Former normal series (1937 - 1992), officially remade in 1992 style (black on white), GS = issued from Lisboa, 2nd allocation (originally in 1973-83)

Former normal series (1937 - 1992), original white on black style, DT and EN = issued from Lisboa (2nd allocation, 1973-83), NH = Lisboa, 3rd allocation (1983-92)

Açores (Azores), former normal series (1962 - 1992), AR = Ponta Delgada (Açores)