Any person who needs to amend the personal particulars on his/her identity cards should complete the application form (ROP 73) and provide copies of supporting documents.
Means of Application
Applicants should complete the application form (ROP73), which is available through the following link:
Form ROP 73: Application for Amendment of Registered Particulars of Hong Kong Identity Card
By Post
The duly completed application form with copies of supporting documents can be sent by post to:
Registration of Persons (Support) Section
1st Floor, Administration Tower, Immigration Headquarters,
61 Po Yap Road,
Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
Underpaid mail items will not be accepted by the Immigration Department. For proper delivery of your mail items, please ensure your mail items bear sufficient postage with return address before posting.(Details)
Drop-in
Applicants can deposit their application forms, duly completed and signed, together with copies of supporting documents, into the drop-in boxes provided by the Immigration Department.
In Person
Applicants may make prior appointment for submitting their applications in person to any Registration of Persons Office (except Kwun Tong (Temporary) Office). Application will be assessed on case-by-case basis.
The office addresses are available through the following link:
Registration of Persons Office
By Fax
Applicants can also submit the duly completed application form with copies of supporting documents by fax to (852)2131 8876.
Internet / Immigration Department Mobile Application
Applicants can also submit their applications through the Internet or the Immigration Department Mobile Application.
Application for Amendment of Registered Particulars of Hong Kong Identity Card
Supporting Documents
All necessary documents and information in support of the application.
Upon receipt of the application, the Registration of Persons Office will ask the applicant to attend an interview to produce the originals of his/her supporting documents. If the application is approved, arrangements will be made for the applicant to replace his/her identity card at a fee of HK$460.