Who handles driving licence renewal in Hong Kong?

運輸署 Transport Department. Official information: https://www.td.gov.hk/

What do I need to bring to renew a driving licence in Hong Kong?

Completed application form TD578; Current Hong Kong Identity Card; Original or copy of the current driving licence; Proof of address (if residential information has changed); Prescribed renewal fee.

What commonly goes wrong with a driving licence renewal in Hong Kong?

Ensure the residential address on record is current to avoid non-delivery of the new licence. Check that the signature on the application form matches official government records. Verify if a medical report is required based on age or health declarations stated in the application.

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Driving licence renewal in Hong Kong

How to renew a driving licence — how it works anywhere

Written from published rules on 2 September 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with 運輸署 Transport Department.

Renewing a Hong Kong driving licence involves submitting an application to the Transport Department either online, by post, or in person. The process generally requires verifying personal details and paying the prescribed renewal fee.

Your timing

Applicants are generally advised to initiate the renewal process at least four weeks before the current licence expires to account for postal transit times or potential administrative processing delays.

Start 30 days ahead

Early application helps ensure the new licence is received before the previous one becomes invalid, especially when using postal services.

The process

1Verify the expiry date on the existing physical driving licence.
2Complete the application form for renewal (Form TD578).
3Prepare the required identification documents and photographs if applicable.
4Submit the application via the GovHK online portal, by post, or at a Transport Department Licensing Office.
5Pay the renewal fee through the designated payment methods.
6Receive the renewed driving licence via post.

What to bring

Completed application form TD578
Current Hong Kong Identity Card
Original or copy of the current driving licence
Proof of address (if residential information has changed)
Prescribed renewal fee

Who handles it

運輸署 Transport Department

https://www.td.gov.hk/

The fee for a full driving licence renewal is set by the Transport Department and should be confirmed via the official price list on the Transport Department website.

What commonly goes wrong

Ensure the residential address on record is current to avoid non-delivery of the new licence.
Check that the signature on the application form matches official government records.
Verify if a medical report is required based on age or health declarations stated in the application.

Sources

運輸署 Transport Department td.gov.hk
運輸署 Transport Department gov.hk

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