Change Your Name in Hong Kong
From Deed Poll and HKID update to passport, MPF, IRD, and banking — your complete step-by-step guide to a legal name change in Hong Kong, covering both English and Chinese name formats.
Hong Kong Name Change Guides
Deed Poll — Legal Name Change
How to execute a Deed Poll in Hong Kong to formally declare your new name. Witnessing requirements, enrolment with the High Court, and what comes next.
HKID Update (Immigration Department)
Updating your Hong Kong Identity Card at the Immigration Department after executing a Deed Poll or changing your name via other legal means.
Passport Update
Applying for a new HKSAR passport or notifying your home country's consulate if you hold a foreign passport.
MPF & Employment Record Updates
Notifying your MPF trustee and employer HR of your new legal name to keep provident fund and payroll records aligned.
Banking & Financial Accounts
Updating bank accounts, credit cards, and investment accounts with your new legal name at major HK banks.
English & Chinese Name Formats
Guidance on maintaining consistency between your English and Chinese names across all official documents in Hong Kong.
The correct order matters
Many institutions require photo ID updated before they'll accept your name change. Follow this order to avoid blocked applications.
Execute a Deed Poll
Prepare and execute a Deed Poll signed in the presence of a witness. The Deed Poll formally declares your intention to abandon your old name and use your new name exclusively. It can be enrolled at the High Court for greater official recognition.
HKID Update — Immigration Department
Visit the Immigration Department with your enrolled Deed Poll to apply for a replacement Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) in your new name. Appointment booking is recommended.
HKSAR Passport (if applicable)
If you hold an HKSAR passport, apply for a new one at the Immigration Department using your updated HKID and Deed Poll. Holders of foreign passports should contact their country's consulate or embassy.
Driving Licence — Transport Department
Apply for a replacement driving licence at the Transport Department with your updated HKID. The licence will be reissued in your new name.
MPF — Mandatory Provident Fund
Notify your MPF trustee(s) of your name change by submitting a written request with your updated HKID and Deed Poll. Each trustee has its own process.
IRD — Inland Revenue Department
Notify the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of your name change for tax purposes. Update your tax file via the eTAX portal or by letter.
Banks & Financial Institutions
Visit each bank branch with your updated HKID and Deed Poll to update all accounts, cards, and investment accounts. HSBC, Hang Seng, Bank of China, and Standard Chartered all require in-person updates.
Employer & HR Records
Notify your employer's HR and payroll departments with your Deed Poll and updated HKID to update employment records, payslips, and company systems.
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