Every vehicle in Kazakhstan is assigned a specific number — a state registration license plate (GRNZ) — used to identify the car. For example, if there’s a traffic accident, the car at fault can be tracked using its license plate.
Standard vs. VIP License Plates
The standard procedure involves visiting a Specialized Public Service Center (SPSC) in your city, where you can choose from the available license plates. These are regular plates, randomly generated without any symbolic or memorable combinations.
If you’re fine with a random plate, you simply pay the fee — 2.8 MCI, which in 2025 equals 11,009.6 KZT.
But many car owners prefer specific number combinations — some for sentimental reasons, others for ease of recognition or brand consistency.
What Makes a License Plate “VIP”?
In Kazakhstan, the following combinations are considered VIP:
Random digits with repeating letters (e.g., 618SSS07)
Plates with zeros and/or repeating digits (e.g., 090TBI13, 077HBN01)
Plates combining zeros, same digits, and same letters (e.g., 020KKK05, 707DDD02)
"Round" or identical digits (e.g., 200NCG15, 666LKV08)
Identical digits + identical letters (e.g., 200NNN15, 666LLL08)
Plates starting with 00 or 777 (e.g., 001DSC01, 777IGV02)
“00” or “777” + repeating letters (e.g., 001DDD01, 777XXX02)
Can You Choose Any Letters and Numbers?
Yes, you can select specific digits — either from available options or VIP combinations.
When it comes to letters:
If you want “beautiful” repeating letters like “DDD,” it’s part of a VIP combo and comes with a fee.
But if you want something personalized (e.g., your initials), and the combo is available, you can get it for free.
Note: Some letter combinations are blocked for ethical or legal reasons (e.g., “OPG” — short for “organized crime group” in Russian). Over 100 combinations are blacklisted.
The region code cannot be changed — it's assigned automatically based on where the car is registered (e.g., Astana – 01, Almaty – 02, Almaty region – 05, Pavlodar region – 14).
How Much Do VIP License Plates Cost in Kazakhstan?
Prices vary depending on the type of combination:
- Randomly generated numbers with repeating letters (e.g., 618SSS07) cost 57 MCI — 224,124 KZT in 2025.
- The same price applies to combinations with zeros and/or repeating digits (e.g., 090TBI13, 077HBN01).
- Combinations with zeros, repeating digits, and repeating letters (e.g., 020KKK05, 707DDD02) cost 114 MCI, or 448,248 KZT.
- “Round” or identical digits (e.g., 200NCG15, 666LKV08) are more expensive — 137 MCI, or 538,684 KZT.
- When identical digits are combined with identical letters (e.g., 200NNN15, 666LLL08), the price rises to 194 MCI, or 762,808 KZT.
- Plates starting with “00” or the number 777 (e.g., 001DSC01, 777IGV02) cost 228 MCI, or 896,496 KZT.
- The most expensive option — “00” or 777 combined with repeating letters (e.g., 001DDD01, 777XXX02) — costs 285 MCI, or 1,120,620 KZT.
How Quickly Can You Get VIP License Plates in Kazakhstan?
While standard license plates are issued almost immediately, VIP plates require more time.
In Astana and Almaty, the wait time is up to 5 business days.
In other cities and regions (such as Shymkent), it may take up to 15 business days.
Note: There is no option to expedite the production of VIP plates — fast-track service is not available.
This article has been translated from its original language using neural network-based translation technology.