Introduction
Under the Registration of Persons Ordinance, an identity card holder can apply for a certified copy of document in his/her identity card records such as the application form.
Collection of Certified Copy of Document
Application In Hong Kong
Applicants may collect the certified copy of document in person or authorise others to collect the certified copy of document on their behalf at the designated Registration of Persons Office. Authorised representatives must have attained age 18 and should produce valid proof of identity, such as Hong Kong identity card and the applicant’s authorisation letter (if it was not provided in the application), upon collection.
Applications from Outside Hong Kong
Applicants may request for sending the certified copy of document to them by registered mail if payment for the certified copy of document has been made. Besides, they may collect the certified copy of document in person or authorise others to collect the certified copy of document on their behalf at the designated Registration of Persons Office. Authorised representatives must have attained age 18 and should produce valid proof of identity, such as Hong Kong identity card and the applicant’s authorisation letter (if it was not provided in the application), upon collection.