
How to get personalized vehicle registration marks in Hong Kong

There are not a lot of things that are as exciting as driving your newly-bought car for the first time. Getting a personal vehicle registration mark (PVRM) can go a long way to making your vehicle stand out as you cruise through Causeway Bay for the first time. For new drivers, navigating your way through the PVRM application and auctioning procedures may take some time, especially as applications for the personal vehicle registration mark are only open in January, May, and September.
Luckily, our experts at Kwiksure have curated this infographic to list out the key steps in the process of registering personalized vehicle registration marks in Hong Kong.
- Key procedures
- Applying for a PVRM
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Key procedures
The infographic is split into two parts, “Applying for a PVRM” and “Auction”. The top half of the infographic explains the procedures of applying for a PVRM while the bottom half explains the procedures for the PVRM auctioning.
The following is the application procedure for the PVRM:
- Check if your PVRM complies
- Enter application details
- Submit your application
- Print acknowledgment
Once the application form is completed and the application process closes, you will receive a note from the Transport Department requiring you to put down a refundable deposit of HKD 5,000. This can be done online, in person, by post, or drop-in box within a specified period.
After the PVRM application process is completed, applicants who have paid the PVRM deposit are required to participate in the license bidding. The following is the PVRM bidding procedure:
- Bidding
- Payment
- Assign the PVRM
Applying for a PVRM
To give you an idea of what you can expect, here are a few snippets from the infographic explaining the PVRM application process.
1. Check if your PVRM complies
You can input your proposed PVRM on the Online Service For Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks webpage to find out if it meets the basic combination requirements.
2. Enter application details
If the proposed mark is available, simply click the Apply Now button to complete the application process.
3. Submit your application
Double-check, sign, and submit the application. You will receive an acknowledgment upon successful completion.
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