Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR)

The MVR provides vehicle registration and driver licensing services across the Northern Territory (NT) on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics.

Cost of living initiatives

The Northern Territory Government is making life more affordable for Territorians.

Find out more about these initiatives on the Northern Territory Government website.

Freeze on car rego

Registration fees for light vehicles will be frozen at their current rate until 1 July 2026.

12 months free driver licence

Starting January 2025, you can get 12 months free on your driver licence.


3 year trailer rego option

Starting December 2024, get a 3-year renewal option when registering your trailer.

Office hours and closures

Before you visit or call an office, check for changed hours or closures on the NT Government website.

If you're new to the Territory, read more about driving in the NT for new residents and visitors.

Learn about other ways to access MVR services.

Our services

MVR for Business

A digital self-service for Territory businesses to manage and complete more NT vehicle registration transactions.

MVR Quickpay - registration renewal

Pay your registration online. Update your contact details.

MVR Quickpay - licence renewal

Pay your licence renewal online. Update your contact details.

SMS reminders

Simply update your contact details in MVR Quickpay and sign up to get free SMS renewal reminders.


Find a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR)

Contact details for MVR office in the Northern Territory.

MVR forms

Find and print commonly used forms needed for driver licensing and vehicle registration in the Northern Territory.

MVR transactions at your post office

Do some of your MVR-related business at Australia Post outlets.

NT rego app

Download the NT REGO App for quick access to MVR services.


Check my registration

Is your vehicle registered?
Check your registration and avoid heavy penalties.
This is a free service.

Check my licence status

You can check online if your licence class is current.

Check my demerit points

Online Demerit Points Tally System for all registered drivers in the NT.

Driver Knowledge Tests

Do you have to complete a Driver Knowledge Test? Try our practice test online before the real thing.


Personalised plates online

Order your NT personalised plates online.

Get a vehicle inspection

You can get a vehicle inspection with an authorised inspector or at a government inspection facility.

Information

Licences

Getting your car, motorbike or heavy vehicle licence, learning to drive, renew or change licence, transfer interstate licence.

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Registration and number plates

Vehicle registration and inspections and lost or damaged number plates.

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Heavy vehicles

Licence upgrades, registration and oversize vehicles.

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Driving offences and penalties

Alcohol ignition lock, drink driving, demerit points, hooning and motorcycle offences.

Find out more