Ulaanbaatar to restrict license plates for vehicles older than 10 years starting June 1

License plates will only be issued to vehicles manufactured within the last 10 years. Imported vehicles must pass a pre-export technical inspection before being eligible for registration in the capital.

E.Oyun-Erdene

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In order to decrease traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar, the City Council approved a resolution on February 8, 2025, capping the number of vehicle license plates issued in the capital at 730,000. PHOTO: GO GO MONGOLIA

May 13, 2025

ULAANBAATAR – In order to decrease traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar, the City Council approved a resolution on February 8, 2025, capping the number of vehicle license plates issued in the capital at 730,000.

As part of this resolution, the city has stopped issuing new Ulaanbaatar license plates for imported vehicles starting November 8, 2024. Additionally, two key provisions will come into effect on June 1:

License plates will only be issued to vehicles manufactured within the last 10 years.

Imported vehicles must pass a pre-export technical inspection before being eligible for registration in the capital.

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