The Police Licensing Office today launched the HKP e-Licence mobile app for issuing electronic licences and permits to provide applicants with further convenience through e-service, Police announced.

All eight types of licences and permits processed by the office will be issued through the mobile app.

Such documents include Arms Licence, Massage Establishments Licence, Playing Musical Instrument Permit in Public Street or Road, Pawnbrokers Licence, Temporary Liquor Licence, Lion/Dragon/Unicorn Dance Permit, Security Personnel Permit, and Societies Registration.

Currently, members of the public can make online applications and payments for the eight types of licences or permits.

After the launch of HKP e-Licence, licence or permit holders can access their approved documents at any time through the mobile app.

The app also features a push notification function to remind users to renew their licences or permits, Police added.

Furthermore, the paper form of licences and permits will continue to be available after the launch of the app to allow document holders to keep a paper copy if they so prefer.

Police pointed out that both electronic and paper copies contain identical information with QR codes, and the holders can present either format for inspection by enforcement officers.