Other ways to access MVR services
The Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) office provides vehicle registration and driver licensing services across the Northern Territory (NT).
You can access the below services online or phone, or at participating Australia Post offices.
If you're an eligible business operator, you can access vehicle registration transactions through MVR for Business.
Driver licence
See driver licence services below.
Renew or replace driver licence
You'll need your:
- licence number on the front of your NT licence, and
- MVR transaction number - this is the unique number on the top right hand corner of your most recent renewal notice or on your SMS reminder.
Renew
To renew your driver licence, you can use MVR Quick Pay or the NT Rego app.
You can also:
- call the automated service on 1300 654 628, or
- go to a post office with MVR services.
Read more about how to renew your licence.
Replace if lost, stolen or damaged
To replace your driver licence, go to a post office with MVR services.
Read more about how to replace your driver licence if lost, stolen or damaged.
Transfer an interstate licence to the NT
Go to a post office with MVR services.
Read more about how to transfer an interstate licence.
Check driver licence status
You can check your driver licence status online.
Check demerit points
Check your demerit points through the MVR Demerit Points website.
Read more about demerit points.
Vehicle registration
See vehicle registration services below.
Renew vehicle registration
You'll need your:
- vehicle registration number (number plate), and
- MVR transaction number - this is the unique number on the top right hand corner of your most recent renewal notice or on your SMS reminder.
To renew you can use MVR Quick Pay or the NT Rego app.
You can also:
- call the automated service on 1300 654 628
- go to a post office with MVR services.
Read more about how to renew your car registration.
Check vehicle registration expiry or vehicle inspection due date
You can check your vehicle registration online or use the NT Rego app.
Get a roadworthy inspection
Get a roadworthy inspection through an authorised inspector (local mechanic).
Apply for a temporary licence to drive an unregistered vehicle
You can apply online for a temporary licence to drive a vehicle:
- less than 4.5 tonnes
- that has been previously registered in the NT.
You‘ll need your current NT driver licence, and the vehicle’s plate, VIN or chassis number.
To apply, go to Territory Services.
Read more about applying for a temporary licence to drive or tow an unregistered vehicle.
Other services
Update contact details
You will need your:
- MVR Customer ID - you can find this on your NT:
- vehicle certificate of registration
- licence and registration renewal notice
- MVR issued receipt
- licence number on the front of your NT licence or vehicle registration number (number plate).
To update your details, you can use MVR Quick Pay or the NT Rego app.
You can also go to a post office with MVR services.
Read more about how to change your name and contact details.
Get renewal notice by email or get SMS reminders
You can sign up through MVR Quick Pay or go to a post office with MVR services.
Read more about how to get your renewal notice.
Contact
You can contact MVR by:
- calling 1300 654 628 (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm)
- emailing mvr@nt.gov.au
- mail to - GPO Box 530, Darwin NT 0801.
Some customers calling from an Android phone have experienced call dropouts.
This seems to be caused by the phone's Wi-Fi calling feature. To prevent this issue, customers have disabled Wi-Fi calling.
For help turning off Wi-Fi calling, check your phone's user manual or contact your phone provider.
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