Online Application for Renewal of Vehicle Licence

For the Online Service here, you can do:

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.

Application for online renewal of vehicle licence ('iAM Smart+' account with digital signing function / Valid digital certificate required)Enquire application status or resubmit required documents - For online application only ('iAM Smart+' account with digital signing function / Valid digital certificate required)

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).

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  • A credit card (Visa, MasterCard, JCB or China UnionPay), FPS, a PPS account number and Internet password or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay QuickPass) for payment.

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® SecureCodeTM or J/SecureTM.

Note 2: FPS , PPS and Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay QuickPass) payment via browsers of mobile devices including mobile phones and tablets are NOT supported. If you wish to pay by FPS, PPS or Mainland China’s Licensed Digital Wallets , please change to use desktop computer.)

  • A printer 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.)
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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.
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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.

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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.

Download application form TD558 - Application for Renewal of Vehicle Licence (pdf file)

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

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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.

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.
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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.

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Last revision date: September 2024