Revocation

1. Under what circumstances should I revoke my e-Cert on the smart ID card?
2. Can I resume the revoked e-Cert on the smart ID card?
3. Any cost for revocation of my e-Cert?
4. How can I revoke my e-Cert?

1. Under what circumstances should I revoke my e-Cert on the smart ID card?

You should request Hongkong Post to revoke your e-Cert if you wish to terminate the validity of your e-cert when:-

1. someone else is suspected to have possessed both your smart ID card and your e-Cert PIN;
2. someone else is suspected to have possessed both your e-Cert backup floppy disk / e-Cert File Card and your e-Cert PIN;
3. Your smart ID card and/or e-Cert backup floppy disk / e-Cert File Card is lost.

2. Can I resume the revoked e-Cert on the smart ID card?

Once revoked, the e-Cert cannot be resumed. You have to apply for a new e-Cert for usage.

3. Any cost for revocation of my e-Cert?

Hongkong Post will not charge you extra cost for e-Cert revocation service.

4. How can I revoke my e-Cert?

You can request revocation of your e-Cert by one of the following means:-

1. Submit an on-line e-Cert Revocation Form at www.hongkongpost.gov.hk
2. Submit an e-Cert Revocation Form by fax to Hongkong Post at 2775 9130
3. Submit an e-Cert Revocation Form by mail to :- Kowloon East Post Office Box 68777
4. Submit an e-Cert Revocation Form at the Hongkong Post Drop Box located at Immigration Department's Registration of Persons Offices where you report loss of your ID card.