Online Application for Renewal of Vehicle Licence

Note: You need an 'iAM Smart+' account with digital signing function (Not applicable to Company/Organization as registered vehicle owner) or a valid personal or organisational digital certificate for the application.

When Should I Apply?

• Application for renewal can be submitted up to 4 months before your vehicle licence is due to expire.
• If you apply after the expiry date, the renewed licence will run from the date on which it is issued.

What is the Benefit of Using Online Application for Renewal of Vehicle Licence?

With the use of an ‘iAM Smart+’ account with digital signing function or a valid digital certificate to apply for the renewal of vehicle licence online, you can fill in and submit applications with mobile phones or personal computers at any time and from anywhere without the need to wait at counters. This online service provides a faster and more convenient application channel.

What Do I Need for Online Application?

• An ‘iAM Smart+’ account with digital signing function (see the image below) or a valid personal or organisational digital certificate issued by recognised Certification Authorities for authentication, e.g. Hongkong Post (see the images below).

• Image files of the following documents (Note: The images should be in JPEG or PDF format [JPEG file size must not exceed 5MB and PDF file size must not exceed 1MB.].)
  • Third Party Risk Insurance or Cover Note
  • Original vehicle registration document - duly signed and stamped with company chop (if applicable)
  • Acceptable address proof which is issued not more than 3 months from the date of submitting application
  • Other original supporting documents, such as a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness (if applicable)

  Note 1: Visa, MasterCard and JCB offer additional security programs to give their cardholders extra protection when they make online payments. You must register in advance with Verified by Visa (VbV), MasterCard ® SecureCode TM or J/Secure TM .

  Note 2: PPS and FPS do not support payment via browsers of mobile devices (including mobile phones and tablets) at the moment. If you wish to pay by PPS or FPS, please change to use desktop computer.

  • Aprinter to print out a hard copy of the acknowledgement page, or a storage device to save your application details. (Note: If you do not have both, please remember to write down the application reference number.)

  How Much Should I Pay for the Renewal Fee?

  • The vehicle licence fee varies depending on the type of vehicle and its cylinder capacity.
  • The fee can be paid either annually or quarterly.
  • If you apply to renew a licence after it has expired, you will need to pay the full fee plus an additional charge of 0.33% of that fee for each day after the expiry date.

  When Will I Receive the Renewed Licence?

  Upon successful renewal, the Transport Department will send the renewed vehicle licence to your correspondence address by registered mail within 10 working days. If you have not received the vehicle licence 4 weeks from the date of submission, please contact us at 2804 2600.

  If you wish to pay through this e-service on a device with Kaspersky Internet Security software installed, please click https://help.kaspersky.com/KIS/2018/en-US/82231.htm for more information.

  Can I Apply for the Renewal of Vehicle Licence by Post?

  You can renew your vehicle licence by post, in which case it will be sent to your correspondence address by registered post within 10 working days upon receipt of your application.

  Underpaid mail items will be rejected. Please pay sufficient postage to ensure mail items can duly reach us.

  Can I make an appointment to visit a Licensing Office in person to renew my vehicle licence?

  You may make an appointment to renew your vehicle licence, transfer vehicle ownership, or retain/assign vehicle registration mark with the online or telephone appointment booking services offered by the Transport Department.

  • Online Appointment Booking Service
  • 24-hour Appointment Booking Hotline: 3763 8080

  Is My Car Required to Receive Vehicle Examination Before Licence Renewal?

  • All private cars aged 6 years or more are required to receive annual vehicle examination and be issued a Certificate of Roadworthiness for the renewal of licence.
  • For example, a registered owner of any private car manufactured in 2012 or before who wishes to apply for a licence with effect from 1 January 2019 or after, must submit his or her private car for examination at a Designated Car Testing Centre.
  • All goods and commercial vehicles, except for motorcycles, are required to undergo a vehicle examination before the renewal of a vehicle licence. You can make or reschedule an appointment for vehicle examination online. More information on vehicle examinations is available through the following links.

  Further Information

  If you need further information about renewing your vehicle licence online, please contact us at 2804 2600 or visit the Transport Department’s websites below.