9th invitation exercise of Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks Scheme begins on May 1

     The Transport Department today (April 29) announced the launch of the 9th invitation exercise of the Personalised Vehicle Registration Marks (PVRMs) Scheme on May 1.

     "Applications are invited under the 9th invitation exercise for the allocation of PVRMs upon sale by auction. Completed application forms should reach the department no later than May 31.  If there are more than 1,500 applications, those to be considered will be selected by lot," a department spokesman said.

     From May 1, people can submit applications by completing the application form (TD569). They may also make use of the new online application service to be launched at the GovHK website (www.gov.hk).

     Applications forms (TD569) and Guidance Notes for Application may be downloaded from the department's website (www.td.gov.hk), or obtained from the department's Licensing Offices as well as the Public Enquiry Service Centres of the Home Affairs Department.  Completed applications (TD569) can be placed in the drop-in box at any of the Transport Department’s Licensing Offices or posted to Vehicle Registration Marks Unit, Transport Department, Room 506-508, 5/F, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.  Applications received by mail will be dated by the postmark.  No payment of deposit is required at this stage.

     Before completing the application forms, applicants are advised to carefully read the Guidance Notes for details of the scheme.  They can also check whether a proposed PVRM is in compliance with the basic combination requirements by using the online service at the GovHK website (www.gov.hk/en/residents/transport/vehicle/onlineservices.htm).

     Applicants are reminded that each applicant can submit only one application in each exercise.  If more than one application is submitted by an applicant, none of his/her applications will be processed.  After the submission of applications, applicants cannot withdraw the application or change the arrangement of the PVRM stated in the application form.

     Applicants will immediately receive an acknowledgement upon successful submission of an online application.  Applicants who submit the applications by TD569 will receive an acknowledgement from the Transport Department by ordinary post within two weeks after submission of their applications.  Applicants who have not received the acknowledgement can call the enquiry hotline at 2804 2600.  

Ends/Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:38

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