Conditional registration

Conditional registration is available for vehicles in special circumstances eg. pastoral vehicles.

This allows you to:

• drive on public roads under restrictions
• compensate for the vehicle's non-compliance with safety on public roads.

All heavy vehicles under conditional registration must be:

• identified with applicable conditions on their certificate of registration
• carry a full statement of the conditions at all times when on a public road.

How to apply

To apply for conditional registration, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Fill in the apply for conditional registration form PDF (122.6 KB)

Step 2. Submit your application:

• by email to mvr@nt.gov.au
• by mail to GPO Box 530 Darwin NT 0801
• in person at an MVR office.

After you apply

A transport inspector will contact you within 10 business days once they receive your application.

They may also ask you to provide more information to support your application.

If you are approved

If approved, you will get an approval letter with all your registration conditions.

You should then follow the steps below:

Step 1. Get your vehicle inspected

You must get a roadworthy inspection from an authorised vehicle inspector.

If you're registering the vehicle in the Northern Territory (NT) for the first time, you also need to get a compliance check at a government inspection facility.

Step 2. Prepare documents and collect your number plates

You must provide the following documents at an MVR office:

• roadworthy inspection report
• compliance check report - if this is the first registration in the NT
• approval letter with registration conditions
• completed R11 apply to register a vehicle in the NT form PDF (1.1 MB)
• evidence of identity and residency
• proof of ownership
• letter of authority - if acting on behalf of the owner.

You can pay the fees by EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, BasicsCard or cash.

You will get your number plates immediately.