Louis Vuitton Date Code Checker

CHECK YOUR LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG DATE CODE

ON THE REAL AUTHENTICATION LOUIS VUITTON DATE CODE CHECKER

Ready to find out if your Louis Vuitton handbag is real or fake? A vital first step of the authentication process is reviewing the Date Code. Use our Free Louis Vuitton Date Code Authenticator to help begin to authenticate your Louis Vuitton bag’s date code.

INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the Date Code in the field below and click “Submit.” Do not include spaces. Note: This date code checker is in beta testing mode. If you would like to double-check your results, you can use the information about date code formatting on this page or submit your item for an official authentication and certification here.

Disclaimer: This checker is not an official determination. Please note that a verified date code does not guarantee the item is indeed authentic. Even counterfeit items can be stamped with genuine date codes. For an official determination, we recommend authenticating your item here.

Real Authentication Louis Vuitton Date Code Example:

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BY USING THESE REAL AUTHENTICATION AUTHENTICATION TIPS

Special Note: Our date code checker is being updated! Please check back soon. In the meantime, use these authentication tips to help determine if your Louis Vuitton item is the real deal.

Ready to find out if your Louis Vuitton handbag is real or fake? A vital first step of the authentication process is reviewing the Date Code. Use this free guide to help you begin to authenticate your Louis Vuitton bag’s date code.

Disclaimer: Please note that a verified date code does not guarantee the item is indeed authentic. Even counterfeit items can be stamped with genuine date codes. For an official determination, we recommend authenticating your item here.

3 ACTIONABLE TIPS TO AUTHENTICATE LOUIS VUITTON ITEMS

Luckily, there are a few ways to know if that Louis Vuitton is authentic when buying and selling.

1. LOUIS VUITTON DATE CODE AND LOGO

Louis Vuitton Logo stamps are applied to the brand’s classic vachetta leather with heat, leaving them cleanly imprinted in the leather for years to come. If the item is crafted with a specialty leather, the logo may be foiled onto the item or embossed in the leather.

Louis Vuitton bags feature a highly nuanced variation of date codes that indicate the factory of production and age of the item, though these date codes were discontinued in 2021 and replaced with a hidden scannable microchip.

Most commonly made in France or Italy, many are surprised to learn that Louis Vuitton has factories in Spain, USA, Germany, and even Switzerland as well.

Want to check your date code? Use our complimentary Louis Vuitton Date Code Checker to authenticate the Louis Vuitton date code on your bag.

2. INSPECT LOUIS VUITTON STITCHING

Look for Louis Vuitton branded patterns in your item; the monograms, the stitching, and the details should look uniform and high quality. Look out for cheap yellow thread in the seam, and stitch counts. The monogram patterns are diagonal. The order of the pattern should be a specific pattern of a circle, fleur-de-lis (the shield icon symbol of LV), and then the LV logo.

3. LOUIS VUITTON AUTHENTICATION DETAILS

Louis Vuitton hardware should be crafted of plated brass. The tone of metal can vary with age and model, typically showing a deeper shiny finish for older models and a lighter more matte finish for current models. It is not uncommon for the plating to wear away with time, but should still reveal a high grade brass metal beneath.

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LOUIS VUITTON AUTHENTICATION: DATE CODES

Louis Vuitton date codes were introduced in the early 1980’s. These codes were a guideline in letting the consumer know what year the item was made as well as what factory the item was crafted in. With the exception of vintage date codes, Louis Vuitton date codes typically consist of a minimum of 2 numbers and 2 letters. Date codes were phased out in 2020, and replaced with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips. You may still see some from 2021 with lingering date codes, however come 2022, most all items were moved to the RFID chips, which can be scanned by Louis Vuitton employees.

FACTORY LOCATIONS

Louis Vuitton makes their items in 6 different countries. The list is as follows:

France
Germany
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
USA

*Louis Vuitton only manufactures within these outlined countries. If any other country is listed within the item, it would be considered a “red flag” and would require extra review.

LOUIS VUITTON DATE CODES: HOW TO READ

Date codes have progressed over the years and consistently change in hopes to avoid further counterfeiting. Below are the 4 main components of the date code evolution. It’s evolved from using just a sequence of numbers to then incorporating alphabetic characters to correspond to each factory location. This means that the date codes are not unique to the item as they solely represent the time/location the item was produced.

Early 1980’s

Consists of 3-4 numbers. The first two indicate the year the item was created and the last number(s) determine the month the item was made.

Photo example: 842, would translate to February of 1984

Early to late 1980’s

Consists of 3-4 numbers and the addition of 2 alphabetical letters that indicate the factory location the item was made in.

Photo example: 874 AN translates to April 1987, made in France. (Correspond the factory with the “made in stamp” and the chart below)

1990-2006

Consists of two alphabetical letters representing the factory location, followed by a series of 4 numbers. The first and third indicating the month the item was made and the second and fourth indicating the year the item was made.

Photo example: VI 1028, made in December of 2008 in France.

2007-mid 2021

Consists of two alphabetical letters representing the corresponding factory location, followed by a series of 4 digits. The first and third indicating the week and the second and fourth indicating the year the item was made.

Photo example: SD 2157. Made in U.S.A. in the 25th week of 2017.

LOUIS VUITTON AUTHENTICATION: DATE CODE CHART

FRANCE

A0, A1, A2, AA, AAS (special order), AH, AN, AR, AS, AX, BA (Also Spain), BC (charms), BE, BJ, BU, DK (relined), DU, DR, DT, CO, CT, CX, CV, ET, FL (Also USA), GR, IT, LA (Damier Canvas) (Also USA – monogram), LU, LW (Also Spain), LY, MB, MI, ML, MM, MS, MX, NO, RA, RE (Also Italy), RI, RJ, SA (Also Italy), SD (Also USA), SF, SK, SL, SN, SP, SR, TA, TJ, TH, TN, TR, TS, TY, VI, VM, VT, VX, WL

GERMANY

LP, OL

ITALY

BC (Also Spain), BO, CE, FA (Also Switzerland), FH, FK, FN, FO, FP, FW, FY, FZ, LE, MA, NQ, NZ, OB, PL, RC, RE, RO, SA (Also France), ST, TD, TB

SPAIN

BA (Also France), BC (Also Italy), BP, CA, CR, GI, JG, JJ (straps, belts), LO, LB, LM, LW (Also France), UB

SWITZERLAND

DI, FA (Also Italy)

USA

DT, FC, FH, LA (monogram) (Also France – Damier Canvas), OS, SD (Also France), FL (Also France), TX

RELINED ITEMS

OK, DK

LOUIS VUITTON AUTHENTICATION: DATE CODE PLACEMENT

While it’s known these codes are present, most can find them difficult to locate. They’re not intended to take away from the design of the item, therefore they’re typically tucked away in an inconspicuous part of the item. The top 5 common locations are as follows:

Leather tab within the inner pocket lining
Leather tab within the inner side seam of the interior lining
Heat stamped into the leather exterior trim
Heat stamped on the inner top pocket seam (typically the hardest to find as it’s imprinted on the material – directly such as Alcantara)
Heat stamped underneath the inner flap pocket (Speedy specific)

This gives a general idea to get familiar with the interior lining of your bag. Take a moment to look through the inner compartments and locate the date code to decipherer yourself.

LOUIS VUITTON AUTHENTICATION: DATE CODES ON RECEIPTS?

Date codes are only located within the item directly. They are not printed on the receipts. What’s printed on receipts is the model ID number. You can use that number to directly identify the model name/information in regard to your purchase.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT LOUIS VUITTON AUTHENTICATION: DATE CODES

Louis Vuitton date codes were first introduced in the early 1980s to inform consumers about the production year and factory of an item. Vintage date codes aside, generally, these codes contain at least two numbers and two letters. They were replaced by RFID chips in 2020. While some items from 2021 may still bear date codes, by 2022, most products had transitioned to RFID chips for scanning by Louis Vuitton staff.

Want to learn more about Louis Vuitton Date Codes? Click the button below to learn about the different factory codes, how to read date codes, and about their placement.