Transport Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Edition TD 25 (Rev. 11/2024) 7 pages

Form TD 25 — Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Vehicle (Except Taxi)

The Transport Department notice the old and new owners complete when a car, motorcycle or other vehicle (except a taxi) changes hands in Hong Kong.

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What is Form TD 25 (vehicle transfer of ownership)?

When you sell or buy a used vehicle in Hong Kong, the registered owner and the new owner both complete form TD 25. The registered (old) owner gives the registration mark, the vehicle's class and chassis number and the selling price, and declares that the vehicle and its documents have been handed over. The new owner gives their particulars, residential address, e-contact means and third party insurance, and declares the price of purchase.

The PDF has an original (page 1) and a duplicate (page 3). Within 72 hours of the transfer, the new owner takes the original to a licensing office with the documents and fee, and the old owner sends the duplicate to the Vehicle Records Office. FileIt prints every answer on both copies and crosses out the titles and number captions you don't use, as the form asks.

FileIt fills the Rev. 11/2024 edition and saves the finished PDF in your vault. Both owners then sign the original and the duplicate.

Who fills it
The registered (old) owner and the new owner
Deadline
Within 72 hours after the transfer of ownership
Where
In person or by agent at a TD licensing office (Hong Kong, Kowloon, Kwun Tong or Sha Tin). No postal applications
Not for
Taxis, which have their own form
Edition
TD 25 (Rev. 11/2024), 7 pages

Who needs to fill out Form TD 25 (vehicle transfer of ownership)?

  • Private sellers handing a car, motorcycle or goods vehicle to a new owner.
  • Buyers of a used vehicle, who must register it in their own name.
  • Companies acquiring or disposing of vehicles, signed by a nominated person with the company chop.
  • Executors transferring a deceased owner's vehicle, with a probate or letter of administration.

When to use Form TD 25 (vehicle transfer of ownership)

  • On the day the vehicle changes hands, so the 72-hour deadline can be met.
  • After the new owner has third party insurance in their own name that is valid on the date of transfer.
  • After the new owner's e-contact means has been verified on the TD website (within the last 3 months).

What you need before you start

  • The Vehicle Registration Document, signed by the registered owner.
  • The Certificate of Allocation of a Personalized Registration Mark, if the vehicle has one.
  • Both owners' names and identity document or company numbers.
  • The vehicle's class and chassis number (VIN), and the agreed price.
  • The new owner's address, a verified Hong Kong mobile number or e-mail address, and a day-time phone number.
  • The new owner's insurance certificate or cover note, and proof of address issued within the last 3 months.

What’s on Form TD 25 (vehicle transfer of ownership)

The 2024 edition has 7 pages. FileIt asks for it in 6 parts, and it is signed by Registered (old) owner and New owner:

  1. Vehicle registration mark and particularsRegistered (old) owner
  2. Declaration of registered (old) ownerRegistered (old) owner
  3. Particulars of new ownerNew owner
  4. Valid third party risks insuranceNew owner
  5. Declaration of new ownerNew owner
  6. Agent (optional)New owner

How to fill out Form TD 25 (vehicle transfer of ownership), step by step

1 Registration mark and old owner

The old owner gives the registration mark, their title, English name and identity document number, the vehicle's class and chassis number, the selling price, and signs and dates.

2 New owner's particulars

Title, English name, identity document or company number, e-contact means, residential or company address with its region, a correspondence address if needed, and a day-time phone number.

3 Insurance

Name of the policy holder, the insurance company (not the agent), the policy or cover note number and the expiry date. Not needed for a trailer.

4 New owner's declaration

The price of purchase, an optional appointment of an agent with their identity document number, and the new owner's signature and date. Both owners also sign the duplicate on page 3.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Missing the 72-hour deadline. The old owner stays liable for the vehicle until the transfer is registered.
  • Insurance that is still in the old owner's name, or not valid on the transfer date.
  • An e-contact means that hasn't been verified on the TD website.
  • Registering the vehicle to an unincorporated firm. It must be in the name of the proprietor or principal partner.
  • Forgetting to sign the duplicate as well as the original.

After you fill it out

Both owners sign the original and the duplicate.

The new owner takes the original, the Vehicle Registration Document, ID, insurance, proof of address and the fee to a licensing office within 72 hours.

The old owner sends the duplicate to the Vehicle Records Office within 72 hours.

FileIt keeps the signed notice in your vault with your vehicle records.

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Form TD 25 (vehicle transfer of ownership): frequently asked questions

Who submits form TD 25?

The new owner submits the original at a licensing office. The old owner sends the duplicate (page 3) to the Vehicle Records Office. Both within 72 hours of the transfer.

Can I post the form?

No. The notes say postal applications aren't accepted. Apply in person or through an agent, who brings their own original identity document.

What does the e-contact means box need?

A Hong Kong mobile number or e-mail address that has been verified on the Transport Department's website within the 3 months before you submit.

Why does FileIt cross out the titles?

The form asks you to delete whichever is inapplicable for items marked *, so FileIt crosses out the titles and number captions you didn't choose, on both copies.

Can FileIt print Chinese names?

No. The Chinese name boxes stay blank for you to fill in by hand. The English name rows are filled in.

What happens to the old owner's insurance?

The notes say the previous owner's third party policy stops being effective on transfer, so the new owner needs cover in their own name before applying.

Official sources

FileIt is not affiliated with or endorsed by Transport Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or any government. This page explains the form in general terms and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always read the official instructions, and check that you are using the edition the recipient accepts. Page last reviewed 2026-10-19.

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