What it means
شماره پروانه (shomare-ye parvâne) refers to a license number or permit registration number, the unique identifier printed on an official permit or license issued by a government body or regulatory authority. Both words are Persian in origin: شماره (shomare) derives from شمردن (shomardan, to count), and پروانه (parvâne) originally means butterfly in Persian but has long also meant a written permit or license, by extension from its older use for an official written slip or authorization. The compound is standard on business licenses, operating permits, construction authorizations, and professional credentials.
How to use it
- شماره پروانه کسبوکار شما را وارد کنید. (Shomare-ye parvâne-ye kasb-o-kâr-e shomâ râ vâred konid.) “Enter your business license number.”
- شماره پروانه روی تابلوی مغازه باید نصب باشه. (Shomare-ye parvâne ru-ye tâblo-ye maghâze bâyad nasb bâshe.) “The license number must be displayed on the shop sign.”
- بدون شماره پروانه، درخواست شما ناقصه. (Bedun-e shomare-ye parvâne, darkhâst-e shomâ nâqese.) “Without the license number, your application is incomplete.”
- شماره پروانه بهداشتی این رستوران رو از کجا پیدا کنم؟ (Shomare-ye parvâne-ye behdâshti-ye in restorân ro az kojâ peydâ konam?) “Where can I find the health permit number of this restaurant?”
Cultural note
In Iran, the پروانه (parvâne) as an official document has a long history, predating modern bureaucracy. Merchants and craftsmen in the bazaar era required a پروانه from the guild system to operate legally. Today the term appears on business licenses (پروانه کسب), construction permits (پروانه ساخت), and professional credentials (پروانه طبابت for doctors, پروانه وکالت for lawyers). Displaying your شماره پروانه publicly is a legal requirement for many businesses in Iran, and inspectors from relevant ministries check compliance during routine visits.