NT written off vehicle register

Only a vehicle that has been assessed as a repairable write-off and previously registered in the Northern Territory (NT) can be considered for re-registration under the Written-Off Vehicle (WOV) scheme.

Before your vehicle can be re-registered, it must:

• be assessed as suitable for repair
• undergo repairs with an authority to repair (ATR)
• have a vehicle identity validation (VIV) and inspection
• meet all documentation and certification requirements.

Passing inspection and completing this process does not guarantee registration. Approval remains at the registrar's discretion.

Preliminary assessment

First you must apply for a preliminary assessment using the VS74 application for a preliminary assessment of a written-off vehicle PDF (852.6 KB).

As part of this process:

• the vehicle must have been registered in the NT at the time it was written off
• no repairs must have been carried out before the assessment
• you must submit all supporting documentation, including proof of ownership and residency.

Email your completed VS74 application to nt.wovr@nt.gov.au or submit by mail to:

Written-Off Vehicle Unit
GPO Box 2520
Darwin NT 0801.

After the assessment, you may be issued an ATR outlining the conditions that must be met.

Before starting repairs, you must sign the ATR and email it to the Written-Off Vehicle Unit at nt.wovr@nt.gov.au.

WOV examination

Once repairs are completed in line with the ATR, you can apply for an examination using the VS8 – application for an inspection or examination of a written-off vehicle (WOV) PDF (751.8 KB).

It examines that:

• all ATR conditions have been met
• the repair logbook and documentation meet standards
• vehicle identity and repair evidence are acceptable.

You may be asked to provide additional information.

If the vehicle passes, you can get a vehicle identity validation (VIV) inspection.

VIV inspection

Next, the vehicle must pass a VIV inspection at an inspection facility in Darwin, Katherine or Alice Springs.

You may need to leave the vehicle at the inspection facility while it's being inspected.

You will be notified when the inspection is complete, usually within one business day.

Stolen motor vehicle check

When the vehicle is being inspected, it may also get a stolen motor vehicle check.

If your vehicle is checked, you will be informed of the outcome.

Roadworthy inspection

The vehicle must be repaired in accordance with manufacturer repair instructions or accepted industry standards and pass a full roadworthy inspection.

You may need to provide supporting documents, including:

• repair logbook with before and after photos
• manufacture repair procedures or evidence of industry standards
• certification for structural, powertrain and safety system repairs
• vehicle safety devices and systems certification
• receipts for parts and labour
• any additional documentation required under the ATR.

You will receive a report with the results of the roadworthy inspection.

More information

For more information, read the V74 Registration of a repairable write-off  PDF (233.8 KB).