Who handles vehicle registration 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 vehicle registration in Hong Kong?

Completed application form (TD558); Valid Certificate of Insurance; Certificate of Roadworthiness (if applicable); Identity document of the registered owner.

What commonly goes wrong with a vehicle registration renewal in Hong Kong?

Failing to obtain a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness for older vehicles prior to renewal. Insurance policies that expire before the new license period begins. Outdated contact or address information in the Transport Department's records preventing delivery of the document.

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Vehicle registration renewal in Hong Kong

How to renew vehicle registration — 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 vehicle registration in Hong Kong involves paying an annual license fee to the Transport Department. Once payment is processed, a new vehicle license is issued, which must be displayed on the vehicle.

Your timing

Most vehicle owners begin the renewal process approximately four months before the current license expires, as the Transport Department permits renewal during this window to ensure the new document arrives in time.

Start 120 days ahead

The Transport Department allows applications to be submitted up to four months before the expiration date.

The process

1Verify the vehicle's roadworthiness, as a Certificate of Roadworthiness may be required for vehicles over a certain age.
2Ensure valid third-party insurance is in place for the period of the new license.
3Complete the application form for vehicle license renewal (Form TD558).
4Submit the application online via the GovHK website, by post, or in person at a Licensing Office.
5Pay the required annual license fee and receive the new vehicle license document.

What to bring

Completed application form (TD558)
Valid Certificate of Insurance
Certificate of Roadworthiness (if applicable)
Identity document of the registered owner

Who handles it

運輸署 (Transport Department)

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

The fee varies based on the vehicle's engine displacement, fuel type, and weight; current fee schedules can be confirmed on the official Transport Department website.

What commonly goes wrong

Failing to obtain a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness for older vehicles prior to renewal.
Insurance policies that expire before the new license period begins.
Outdated contact or address information in the Transport Department's records preventing delivery of the document.

Sources

Transport Department - Vehicle Licensing td.gov.hk
運輸署 (Transport Department) gov.hk

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