What vehicle registration marks are available through auction?
Transport DepartmentRegistration marks that will not be allocated to the public
Any member of the public, as an individual or a limited company, may reserve any unassigned registration marks to be put up for auction held by the Transport Department, except for -
- Registration marks with prefix "A", "F", "AM", "LC" or "ZG"; and
- Registration marks with any combination consisting of letters "I", "O" or "Q".
Types of vehicle registration marks available for auction and the approximate waiting time
The approximate waiting time from application submission to holding of auction for different types of vehicle registration marks is listed in the table below. Prior to an auction, the Transport Department will inform the applicants of the details of the auction.
Type of vehicle registration mark | Example | Approximate waiting time | Application procedures | |
Special vehicle registration mark | Consists of only a number of 4 digits at most | 18, 2000 | 24 months or more | |
Consists of two letters as prefix, followed by a number listed as a " Special registration mark" | NY 1000, PE 222, PA 1 | 24 months or more | ||
Ordinary vehicle registration mark | Consists of "HK"/"XX" as prefix, followed by a number of 4 digits at most that is not listed as a " Special registration mark" | HK 139, XX 1687 | 24 months or more | |
Consists of prefix other than "HK"/"XX", followed by a number of 4 digits at most that is not listed as a " Special registration mark" | AB 139, AC 1687 | 12 to 18 months or more | ||
Personalised vehicle registration mark | Consist of not more than 8 letters (excluding "I", "O" or "Q"), numerals and blank space. Personalized vehicle registration mark combinations must not duplicate special vehicle registration marks or ordinary vehicle registration marks, and must meet the Basic Combination Requirements (PDF). | PVRM | 15 to 18 months or more | |
Want to learn more?
