APPLICATION FOR DIRECT ISSUE OF HONG KONG FULL DRIVING LICENCE - Notes on E-contact Means, Address Proof, and Appointment

Sep 18, 2026

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Instructions for applicants seeking direct issue of a Hong Kong full driving licence outline required e-contact means for contact by SMS or email, including one-time password verification through the Transport Department’s online services or designated platform within three months before applying. The document also specifies address proof requirements, conditions under which processing may be suspended, and the legal obligation to notify address or e-contact changes within 72 hours. It further describes counter service appointment arrangements, eligibility differences by licensing office, and guidance on direct issue entitlements and related notifications.

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Verification of E-contact Means

Requirement of Address Proof

Change of Address or E-contact Means

Arrangement of Counter Service at Licensing Offices

Direct Issue Entitlements and Reference Numbers

Notice Verification of E-contact Means In accordance with the law, applicants must provide either a Hong Kong mobile phone number through which they can be contacted by an SMS message or an email address through which they can be contacted by an electronic mail as the e-contact means when submitting driving or vehicle licensing applications. The e-contact means must be verified by one time password through the online licensing services or designated online platform of the Transport Department within three months before submitting an application. For details, please refer to the website of the Transport Department or scan this QR code. Website of the Transport Department Requirement of Address Proof The original or a copy of the proof of address issued within the last three months has to be produced when submitting a licensing application. In accordance with the relevant legislation, the Transport Department may suspend processing the application in the absence of address proof. [ Please refer to the list of acceptable proof of address] Change of Address or E-contact Means According to the law, driving licence holders or registered vehicle owners have to notify the Transport Department within 72 hours of their change of address or e-contact means. Any person without reasonable excuse contravenes such requirement commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 1. You may notify the Transport Department of change in address with your proof of new address (if applicable) through GovHK , by submitting the specified form (“Change of Personal Particulars or Vehicle Particulars”) or in writing. Arrangement of Counter Service at Licensing Offices All applicants for direct issue of Hong Kong full driving licence (“direct issue”) must first make an appointment through GovHK’s website for counter service at Transport Department licensing offices, and then visit the appointed licensing offices at appointed date and time to submit applications. No walk-in or on-site queue ticketing will be arranged. Please note that appointment should not be considered as submission of application; appointment will be cancelled if any information is found to be incomplete/untrue. Please note that the Kowloon Licensing Office, Kwun Tong Licensing Office and Sha Tin Licensing Office only accept direct issue applications with full driving licence issued by Mainland, while the Hong Kong Licensing Office accepts direct issue applications with full driving license issued by all “recognized countries or places” (please refer to part E of page 3 of the TD63A form) . If a driving licence holder has any driving entitlement(s) obtained through "direct issue " mechanism pursuant to regulation 11(3) of Road Traffic (Driving Licences) Regulations (Cap. 374B), regardless of whether it is a physical or electronic driving licence, the reference number of the driving licence issued/renewed would begin with a prefix "DI", and a “*”symbol will be marked next to the driving entitlement(s) obtained through “direct issue”mechanism (applicable to licences issued/renewed from 15 September 2025 onwards). If necessary, licence holder may submit written application to the Transport Department for issuing a letter certificating his driving entitlement(s) obtained through “direct issue”mechanism or completion of driving test(s). If you are a registered elector and your residential address has changed, please notify the Registration and Electoral Office (REO) as early as possible. For enquiries, please call the REO hotline 2891 1001. Support organ donation. Register online now! For enquiry, please contact Centralised Organ Donation Register Office of Department of Health on 2961 8441. Website of Department of Health 免試簽發香港正式駕駛執照申請表 APPLICATION FOR DIRECT ISSUE OF HONG KONG FULL DRIVING LICENCE 請閱讀附頁的資料，並以正楷填寫各項資料。 Please read the notes overleaf and complete all items in BLOCK LETTERS. 本欄不必填寫 | O | | | --- | --- | | P | | FOR OFFIC

FAQs

What e-contact means are required when submitting a direct issue driving licence application?

Applicants must provide either a Hong Kong mobile phone number for SMS contact or an email address for email contact as the e-contact means.

How is the e-contact means verified and when must it be done?

The e-contact means must be verified by one-time password through the Transport Department online licensing services or a designated online platform within three months before submitting the application.

What should applicants do if their address or e-contact means changes?

Driving licence holders or registered vehicle owners must notify the Transport Department within 72 hours of the change and may notify using their proof of new address through GovHK, by submitting the specified form, or in writing.

Sep 18, 2026

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