Appointment Booking for Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence / Temporary Driving Licence Counter Services
From 16 March 2026 onwards, for submission of application for direct issue of Hong Kong full driving licence, applicants must make an advance appointment for counter services via this online appointment booking system. No walk-in or on-site queue ticketing will be arranged. The system will open available booking slots in the coming four weeks for booking, and the slots will be updated at 5:00 pm every working day.
Designated Appointment Booking System
Applicants can make appointment for the following counter service through this online appointment system:
- Hong Kong Licensing Office:
Application for Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence / Temporary Driving Licence
- Kowloon Licensing Office, Kwun Tong Licensing Office and Sha Tin Licensing Office:
Application for Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence submitted with Mainland driving licence
Please read the following notes for attention carefully before making an appointment.
*Please note that the appointment booking system will be suspended from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm every working day for updates. The above links to enter the designated online appointment booking system will be changed after the updates. Please reload this page at the appropriate time in order to access to the latest appointment booking system.
To protect your privacy in relation to personal data, you are strongly advised to make your appointment directly and not to provide your personal details to any third-party agents.
Notes for Attention
(1) Each applicant may only make 1 appointment. Only 1 Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence Application (TD63A) / Temporary Driving Licence Application (TD181) will be processed with each valid appointment. Please refer to TD’s website for details before submitting your application.
(2) Admission to the appointment booking system will be arranged in small batches and queuing time may therefore vary. Depending on the actual booking situation, successfully entering the system does not mean that there are still booking slots available.
(3) The operation arrangement of the online appointment booking system on every working day is as follows:
| 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm | The system is suspended for updates |
| 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Pre-queue period |
| 5:00 pm | Queuing officially commences, and a queue position is immediately and randomly assigned |
| After 5:00 pm to 4:00 pm of the next working day | Applicants are placed in the queue and entered into the system according to the actual time of entry |
(4) The appointment registration is valid for 20 minutes only. If the appointment is not successfully completed within the time limit, the application session will expire and re-queuing is required.
(5) Please prepare the following information before accessing the system to facilitate input:
HK Identity Card Holder
(i) Applicant's registered "iAM Smart" account
(ii) Applicant's driving licence number and Chinese name (if applicable)
(iii) Valid email address (temporary or disposable email addresses are not accepted)
Non-HK Identity Card Holder/People who have not registered “iAM Smart” account
(i) Clear image file* of the front side (see the image below) and number of the applicant's identity document (such as Passport / Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, etc.)
(ii) Clear image file* of the front side (see the image below) and number of applicant’s physical driving licence (see the image below)
(iii) Valid email address (temporary or disposable email addresses are not accepted)
*Acceptable file formats: JPEG/JPG (5MB or below) or PDF (1MB or below)
(6) Please enter true and accurate information of the applicant and upload relevant supporting documents (if applicable) into the system, as well as to provide an email address that can receive one-time password (temporary or disposable email addresses are not accepted) for instant verification (one-time password will be sent via tdabs@td.gov.hk). Information provided in booking must be identical to the applicant’s identity document and licence. Otherwise, the booking is considered invalid and the relevant application will not be processed. If the applicant information entered or service category selected during the booking is inaccurate, you will have to make a new appointment.
(7) If incomplete / invalid information has been provided during the appointment booking, or if a duplicate booking is made, the booking will be cancelled without further notice. Bookings involving irregular or suspicious activity, unauthorized tools or provision of suspicious information will also be cancelled. In addition, the TD may disclose information provided by applicant through this appointment booking to relevant driving licence issuing authorities for verification. If missing or unmatched information has been identified, the relevant appointment booking will be cancelled automatically. This department will investigate matters relating to suspicious bookings and does not rule out referring the case to law enforcement agency for follow-up.
(8) Successful applicants will receive a booking confirmation email issued by tdabs@td.gov.hk. Please visit the appointed Licensing Office at the scheduled time to submit your application and present the booking confirmation to the staff on site for verification. Those who are late or absent must make an appointment afresh.
(9) Depending on the circumstances of each case and operational arrangements, applicants may have to wait for a while for counter service and vetting of the application upon arrival, so please allow sufficient time to process the relevant application.
(10) Securing an appointment does not guarantee your application will be approved. Applicants must have all the documents showing they have fulfilled the eligibility requirements for the application ready on the day of application. Successful applicants are advised to refer to the application form for Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence Application (TD63A) / Temporary Driving Licence Application (TD181) (depending on the application type) and TD’s website prior to visiting the appointed Licensing Office in order to understand the relevant application requirements in details and prepare all necessary documents for the application. Please note that if further follow-up is required or the submitted documents are incomplete/insufficient for the application, the person is required to follow up in the same licensing office and the processing of the application may not be completed on the same day. Applications that do not fulfill the eligibility requirements will not be approved.
Address and opening hours of Licensing OfficesMore on system requirements for GovHK online servicesDocuments to Take to Your Appointment
When attending your appointment, applicants should bring the completed application form and the required documents, including acceptable address proof and supporting documents that can prove your eligibility.
In addition, applicants must, within three months before submitting an application, verify the e-contact means (i.e. Hong Kong mobile phone number or email address) by a one-time password through the designated online platform of the TD for their applications. Please visit E-Contact Means (ECM) Verification for details.
The relevant forms can be downloaded from the links provided below, obtained by fax through the TD's customer service hotline at 2804 2600 or fetched in person at one of the Licensing Offices.
Application Form for Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence (TD63A)
Application Form for Issue / Extension of Temporary Driving Licence (TD181)
Medical Examination Certificate (TD256) (for applicants aged 70 or above)
Details of Acceptable Address Proof
Applicants are advised to visit the TD’s website below for details of the applications, such as the application requirements and documents to bring to the appointment:
More information on holders of driving licence issued outside Hong Kong to drive in the city
For further information about the online appointment booking service, please call 1823 or read the following FAQs.