Unified ID Number for Foreign Nationals: Frequently Asked Questions on Supervision Services

Q: After switching to a new ID number, will it affect fine payments? Whom should I contact for further questions?
A: (I) After switching to a new ID number, fines issued before the ID number change must still be paid using the old ID number. However, for accuracy in vehicle and driver records, violators should update their ID number at the supervisory authority.
(II) For further questions, please contact each supervisory office:

• Taipei City Office (02-27630155).
• Taipei District Office (02-26884366).
• Hsinchu District Office (03-5892051).
• Taichung District Office (04-26912011).
• Chiayi District Office (05-3623939).
• Kaohsiung City Office (07-3613161).
• Kaohsiung District Office (07-7711101).
  
  

Q: After switching to a new ID number, do I need to update my vehicle registration, or will it be done automatically? Is there a fee for this change? Whom should I contact for further questions?
A: (I) As the vehicle registration doesn’t record the ID number, there’s no need for a new registration. However, for record accuracy, vehicle owners should update their ID number with the supervisory authority.
(II) For further questions, please contact each supervisory office’s Vehicle Management Department:

• Taipei City Office (02-27630155).
• Taipei District Office (02-26884366).
• Hsinchu District Office (03-5892051).
• Taichung District Office (04-26912011).
• Chiayi District Office (05-3623939).
• Kaohsiung City Office (07-3613161).
• Kaohsiung District Office (07-7711101).
  
  

Q: After switching to a new ID number, can I still use my old ID number to apply for a driver’s license? Whom should I contact for further questions?
A: (I) After switching to a new ID number, you can apply at the highway supervision authority to change the driver’s license ID number for free if the license is still valid.
(II) If applying after the license expiration, an additional NT$200 renewal fee applies.
(III) Required documents for renewal: Residence certificate, current driver’s license, and a recent (within two years) color ID photo with a plain background. Contact the highway supervision authority.

Q: I previously registered on the Supervision Service Network with my old ID number. Do I need to update my account details after getting the new ID number?
A: After receiving the new ID number, please update your vehicle and driver records at the supervisory office, then register on the Supervision Service Network with the new ID number. For further questions, contact each supervisory office.

Q: As a foreign national (with an old or new ID number), can I register as a member of the Ministry of Transportation's "Supervision Service Network"? Whom should I contact for further questions?
A: Holders of the old or new unified ID residence certificate can use their Citizen Digital Certificate or National Health Insurance Card to register as members of the "Supervision Service Network". For further questions, please contact each supervisory office:

• Taipei City Office: (02-2763-0155)
• Taipei District Office: (02-2688-4366)
• Hsinchu District Office: (03-589-2051)
• Taichung District Office: (04-2691-2011)
• Chiayi District Office: (05-362-3939)
• Kaohsiung City Office: (07-361-3161)
• Kaohsiung District Office: (07-771-1101)

Holders of the new unified ID residence certificate can use their Citizen Digital Certificate or National Health Insurance Card to register as members of the 'Supervision Service Network' (Image / Source: Supervision Service Network)