1. Please read this “Application Notes”, “Personal Information Collection Statement”, “Relevant Information for Licence Application” and “Checklist” before completing the application form.
2. Please complete the application form in BLOCK letters using black or blue pen.
3. Please put a “ü” in an appropriate box □ and delete inapplicable items with an “*”.
4. As stipulated in section 14(1) of the Property Management Services Ordinance (Cap. 626) (PMSO), a person commits an offence if the person, in connection with an application for a licence or the renewal of a licence, provides any information or document to the Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) that is false or misleading in a material particular, and the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the information or document is false or misleading in a material particular. The person who commits the offence is liable, on conviction on indictment to a fine of $200,000 and to imprisonment for 1 year, or on summary conviction to a fine at level 6 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
5. Documents Required
Applicants who have never held a PMP licence:
(a) The original of the completed and duly signed application form;
(b) Applicant’s recent colour photo (plain white background, 40 mm (W) x 50 mm (L));
(c) The original and a copy of the Hong Kong identity card, or a travel document with written explanation if no Hong Kong identity card can be provided;
(d) The original and a copy of the proof of education (e.g. graduation certificate);
(e) The original and a copy of the supporting documents for work experience in property management;
(f) The original and a copy of the proof for residential address and correspondence address (if applicable) issued within 3 months before submission of application, bearing the applicant’s name, residential address or correspondence address, date of issue and name of the issuing organization. Acceptable documentary proof includes but is not limited to the following:
(i) bills or invoices issued by public utility companies (e.g. utility bills for water, electricity or towngas services);
(ii) correspondences from Government departments or the Judiciary;
(iii) statements or correspondences issued by banks, insurance companies or Mandatory Provident Fund Approved Trustees;
(iv) bills of landline telephone, mobile phone, paid television or internet services;
(v) documents or bills issued by local post-secondary institutions;
(vi) valid and “stamped” (for stamp duty) tenancy agreement (the term of the tenancy must cover the date of the licence application); or
(vii) bills, correspondences or other documents issued by public organizations such as the Hospital Authority, Housing Department, Hong Kong Housing Society, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, etc.
(g) The original and a copy of the proof for recognition of Prior Learning in Property Management under the Qualifications Framework of Hong Kong (only applicable to applicants for PMP (Tier 2) licence via “acceptable qualification” in Route 3); and
(h) The original and a copy of the proof for professional qualifications (must be issued by the recognized professional body, indicating the class of membership and validity date) (only applicable to applicants for PMP (Tier 1) licence).
Applicants who have held a provisional PMP licence and apply for a formal PMP licence after completing the PMSA Specified Course:
(a) The original of the completed and duly signed application form;
(b) The original Hong Kong identity card, or a travel document with written explanation if no Hong Kong identity card can be provided; and
(c) The original and a copy of the graduation certificate of the “Property Management Services Authority Specified Course (Tier 1)” or “Property Management Services Authority Specified Course (Tier 2)”.
Remarks：
(a) Apart from the submission of the completed and duly signed application form, applicants must provide the original and copy of the supporting documents for checking.
(b) For submission of application by post, please do not mail the original of the supporting documents.
(c) If no original documents are provided at the time of submission of the application, the applicant must, after receiving a notification on the approval of the application in principle from the Property Management Services Authority, make an appointment via the booking system (www.pmsa.org.hk) to provide the original documents for inspection by the PMSA’s staff upon collection of the licence.
(d) If an applicant submits a copy of the required document certified by a practising solicitor in Hong Kong, it is not necessary to provide the original document for the PMSA’s inspection and such copy will not be returned to the applicant.
6. Fees
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Item |
Fee (HK$) |
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1 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
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2(i) |
Licence Fee (for a period of 36 months） l PMP (Tier 1) licence l provisional PMP (Tier 1) licence |
$3,600 |
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2(ii) |
Licence Fee (for a period of 36 months） l PMP (Tier 2) licence l provisional PMP (Tier 2) licence |
$1,200 |
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2(iii) |
Licence Fee (for a period of 24 months） l provisional PMP (Tier 1) licence |
$2,400 |
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2(iv) |
Licence Fee (for a period of 24 months） l provisional PMP (Tier 2) licence |
$800 |
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2(v) |
Licence Fee (for a period of 12 months） l provisional PMP (Tier 1) licence |
$1,200 |
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2(vi) |
Licence Fee (for a period of 12 months） l provisional PMP (Tier 2) licence |
$400 |
Remarks：
(a) Fees must be paid upon submission of the application.
(b) Payment may be made by cash (please do not send in cash) or a crossed cheque payable to the “Property Management Services Authority”. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
(c) Licence fee will be refunded if the application is withdrawn before it is approved or if the application is rejected.
(d) No application fee will be refunded under any circumstances.
(e) The fact that an application and payment are accepted (including the cheque having been encashed) does not mean that a licence will necessarily be granted to the applicant. A licence will only be granted if all the relevant criteria for holding the licence under the PMSO are met and the applicant is considered a suitable person to hold the licence.
7. Application Method
(a) By appointment (submission in person or by a representative)
(b) Online application
(c) By post (Please mark on the envelope “Licence Application”)
(Appointment and online application may be made via PMSA’s webpage: www.pmsa.org.hk)
Remarks：
(a) Address: Units 806-8, 8/F, Dah Sing Financial Centre, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
(b) Underpaid mail items will not be accepted by the PMSA.
(c) Please pay sufficient postage and provide a return address before posting to ensure successful delivery.
8. Vetting and Enquiry on Application
(a) The fact that your application and/or documents are received does not mean that relevant documents and/or required information are complete. The PMSA may request an applicant to provide further information and/or clarify the information provided.
(b) To protect the environment, the PMSA will communicate with the applicant through electronic means as far as possible. Please therefore provide a mobile phone number and an email address in the application form.
(c) If all the required documents and fees are received, the applicant fulfills all the criteria for holding a licence and is a suitable person to hold a licence, the PMSA will generally complete the vetting process within fifteen working days from the date of receipt of all the required documents and fees.
(d) Enquiry on the application status may be made with the Licensing Section of the PMSA:
Telephone Number： 3696 1111
Fax Number： 3696 1100
Email Address： lic@pmsa.org.hk