Buying and selling a used vehicle: registration

You must apply to transfer the ownership of a second-hand vehicle within 14 days of the date of the sale.

Before you apply

You must do all of the following:

• fill in the R11 apply to register a vehicle in the NT form PDF (1.1 MB) - signed by both you and the former owner (seller)
• provide evidence of your identity and NT residency
• provide proof of vehicle ownership.

How to apply

You can apply through any of the options below.

You must also pay the transfer of ownership fee and stamp duty (if applicable).

In person

Submit your completed form and supporting documents at an MVR office.

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

Email

Email your completed form and supporting documents to mvr@nt.gov.au.

MVR will contact you about payment. You can pay the fees by Visa or Mastercard.

Mail

Send your completed form, supporting documents and money order to:

Motor Vehicle Registry
GPO Box 530
Darwin NT 0801

You can also pay by Visa or Mastercard by calling MVR once the form and documents are received.

Contact

To find out more, contact the MVR.