Cambodian license plates follow a specific coding system which the MPWT database validates.
Historically, buying a used vehicle in Cambodia carried risks regarding the legality of the plate and the vehicle's history (e.g., whether it was stolen or had outstanding taxes). The MPWT online platform allows citizens to verify a vehicle's status instantly using their license plate number or chassis number. vehicle mpwt gov kh plate
The acronym stands for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (Khmer: ក្រសួងសាធារណការ និងដឹកជញ្ជូន), the government body responsible for infrastructure and transportation in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Cambodian license plates follow a specific coding system