Electronic Submission of Forms
1. What is RVD e-Forms project ?
The "Electronic Submission of Forms" (e-Forms) project facilitates the public to submit forms electronically to RVD. It enables you to complete and send forms to RVD electronically anytime and anywhere.
2. Is the use of e-Forms mandatory ? Can I still lodge a form by post or in person ?
RVD e-Form service is an alternative to the conventional mode of serving a form by post or in person. The use of e-Forms is not mandatory. You may choose the mode that suits you best.
3. What are the benefits of using RVD e-Forms ?
The benefits of using RVD e-Forms are :
Efficient and Convenient
You can complete and send the e-forms electronically anytime and anywhere.
User-friendly
There are step-by-step guidelines to help you complete the e-forms.
Secure
The information submitted is encrypted to ensure confidentiality.
Simplified Authentication
Simply input :
- Your contact telephone number plus either
- Hong Kong Identity Card Number;
- Passport Number;
- Business Registration Number; or
- Company Registration Number.
4. What RVD e-Forms are available for submission ?
The following RVD e-Forms are now available :
e-Report Form | Form Number |
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Report Form for Providing Information on Building Numbers Non-Display Cases | e-BN1 |
5. What is the authentication requirement ? Do I need to create an user account with RVD before being able to use RVD e-Forms ?
To make RVD e-Forms more accessible to the public, RVD has simplified the authentication requirement. To use RVD e-Forms, you simply need to input:
- Your contact telephone number plus either
- Hong Kong Identity Card Number;
- Passport Number;
- Business Registration Number; or
- Company Registration Number.
User account is not required in using RVD e-Forms.
6. How can I know an e-Form is successfully submitted to RVD ?
An on-line acknowledgement message will appear after successful submission of an e-form. The message will show the date and time of submission, a transaction reference number together with some important notes about the submission. You can print or save the message together with the information you have submitted.
7. How can I communicate with RVD after submission of an e-Form ?
Future communication with RVD regarding an e-form submitted can be made either in person, in writing or by telephone on a telephone number shown on the acknowledgement message. In any case, the e-form transaction reference number, also available on the acknowledgement message, should be quoted.
8. How can I forward supporting documents e.g. copy of a lease to RVD ?
Any supporting documents can be posted or delivered to RVD at its office quoting the e-form transaction reference number.
9. Will notice of decision be e-mailed to me ?
At present, notice of decision will only be sent out by post to the address specified on the e-form.