Transfer your interstate driver licence

You must transfer your interstate driver licence within 3 months of living in the Northern Territory (NT).

To find out more about the 3 month rule, read driver licence rules for new NT residents.

You don't have to pay a fee to transfer your current interstate driver licence to the NT.

If you need to renew your licence, you must pay a fee.

How to transfer

If you have no conditions on your interstate licence, you can transfer it at an Australia Post Office that provides Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) services.

If you have driving conditions, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the L1 application for an NT driver/rider licence PDF (202.4 KB).

Step 2. Get the following:

• your current interstate licence card - you must hand it in to get your NT licence
  • if you don't have your interstate driver licence card, you must provide evidence of identity
• your evidence of NT residency.

Step 3. Submit your application and supporting documents at an MVR office.

Any conditions imposed on your interstate licence will be transferred to your NT licence.

Before it can be transferred, MVR may need to confirm your conditions with the state or territory that issued your licence.

They may also confirm other details including your driving history.

Transferring your NT licence to another state or territory

After you have been issued an interstate licence, your NT driver licence is no longer valid.

You can't claim a refund for unexpired periods left on your NT driver licence.