Traditional Vehicle Registration Mark
Traditional vehicle registration marks may be obtained through sale by auction since 1973. TD has launched the E-Auction (www.e-auction.td.gov.hk), an online auction platform for ordinary vehicle registration marks, and interested bidders once registered as a user can participate in the online auction. Starting from February 2025, registered users can bid for their desired ordinary vehicle registration marks via E-Auction within the designated auction period. Registration marks with "HK"/"XX" prefix and special vehicle registration marks will continue to be auctioned in physical auction venues by paddle bidding method ('physical auctions').
The Transport Department will hold online and physical auctions of vehicle registration marks from time to time. You can pay attention to our press release(s), participate in the auction and bid for your favourite vehicle registration marks. You may also apply to reserve any unassigned traditional vehicle registration marks for auction.
A traditional vehicle registration mark that may be applied for auction shall consist only of not more than four numerals; or two letters as its prefix followed by not more than four numerals. The allocation and sale of traditional vehicle registration marks in Hong Kong are governed under Regulations 9 -14 of the Road Traffic (Registration and Licensing of Vehicles) Regulations, Cap. 374 Sub. Leg. E.