The Transport Department today announced that it will cease accepting paper applications for the renewal of Full Driving Licences (FDL) via the drop-in boxes at designated post offices from June 1 to enhance service efficiency.

At present, an FDL holder should renew the licence within four months before its expiry date or within three years after it has expired. An online renewal application can be submitted via GovHK, using an "iAM Smart+" account with the digital signing function or a valid personal digital certificate.

To remind and enable the public to renew their licence in time, the department will send by post the "FDL Renewal Notice & Application Form" (form TD 578) to licence holders around three months prior to its expiry, and a reminder (form TD 601) to those whose FDLs have expired for nearly three years and are yet to be renewed. Both forms are printed with a renewal password.

People may submit an online application using the renewal password and other personal information, including their identification document number, for authentication to complete renewal procedures.

If the applicant's address has not changed within three months upon receipt of the Renewal Password, submission of address proof is not required during the online application process.

As of end-April, nearly half of FDL applicants have opted for online renewal, making it the most popular local e-licensing service after the International Driving Permit. The department therefore implements the service adjustment to make better use of public resources.

As for paper applications, the current arrangements for submission through the counters and drop-in boxes at the Transport Department's Licensing Offices and by post remain unchanged.

Click here for details of renewing the Full Driving Licence.