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 ("direct issue"), applicants must make an advance appointment for "direct issue" counter services via the designated online appointment booking system. No walk-in or on-site queue ticketing will be arranged.  Those applicants who have already secured an appointment for counter service via the appointment booking system will not be affected.

To allow applicants to make appointment for additional slots in an orderly manner, the Transport Department will open new booking slots in batches from March 10 to March 13 for the period from March 16 to April 10 (a total of four weeks). The specific arrangements are as follows:

Starting 16 March, the system will open up available booking slots in the coming four weeks for booking, and the slots will be updated at 5pm every working day.

Here you can find out how to use the online appointment service and the notes for attention, what to bring to your appointment and other details about the applications concerned. 

Designated Appointment Booking System

Applicant can make appointment for the following counter service through this online appointment system starting from 10 March:

• 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.

Online appointment booking for the above services＞(This system is not yet in service)

Change, cancel, or enquire an appointment online＞(This system is not yet in service)

Notes for Attention 

(1) Each applicant may only make one 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.

(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) Due to the high volume of appointment bookings and the need for the system to verify the information promptly, the appointment registration form 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 will be 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

Non-HK Identity Card Holder/People who have not registered “iAM Smart” account

(i) Image file* (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) Applicant's driving licence image file* (see the image below) and number

(iii) Valid email address

*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 prepare an email address that can receive one-time password for instant verification. 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. In addition, the Transport Department 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.

(8) Successful applicants will receive a booking confirmation email. Please be sure to 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, you 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.

Documents to Take to Your Appointment

When attending your appointment, you should bring the completed relevant application form and the required documents as set out in the application form, 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 Transport Department for their applications. For more details, please visit https://www.td.gov.hk/en/public_forms/td_forms/ecmvt/index.html.

The relevant forms can be downloaded from the links provided below, obtained by fax through the Transport Department's customer service hotline at 2804 2600 or fetched in person at one of the Licensing Offices.

Application Form for Direct Issue of Full Hong Kong 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

Further Information

For further information about the online appointment booking service, call 1823 or read the following FAQs.

FAQs about the appointment booking for Direct Issue of Hong Kong Full Driving Licence / Temporary Driving Licence Counter Services

If you need more information about the relevant application, please visit the Transport Department’s website below.

More information on holders of driving licence issued outside Hong Kong to drive in the city