Motor club vehicles

The NT Club Registration Scheme gives you a reduced rate of registration and compulsory third party insurance so you can maintain the operational status of historic and individually constructed vehicles.

Under this type of registration you have restricted access to a road or related area.

The Club Registration Scheme is not an alternative to normal vehicle registration. It is also not a short-term registration scheme.

You can apply for a reduced rate of registration and compulsory third party insurance so you can maintain the operational status of historic and individually constructed vehicles.

You can only apply for this registration if you:

• are a member of a recognised vehicle enthusiast club and
• own one of the approved types of vehicles outlined below.

This type of registration only allows you restricted access to a road or related area.

To find out more, read the club registration scheme guidelines:

Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club registration scheme guidelines PDF (410.7 KB)
Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club registration scheme guidelines DOCX (199.7 KB)

Before you apply

Before you apply, follow these steps:

Step 1. Check you have an approved vehicle type for the club registration scheme

You must have one of three main classes of vehicles to apply for the club registration scheme.

Classic motor vehicle

These are factory produced vehicles that have a date of manufacture that is at least 30 years old or more.

Street Rod

Street Rods that are built and designed and certified as compliant with the National Guidelines for the Construction and Modification of Street Rods.

Individually constructed vehicle

Individually constructed vehicles (ICV) or individual approved vehicles (IAV) that have been approved and are eligible for club registration.

Step 2. Ensure you're a member of a recognised motor vehicle enthusiast club

You must be a member of a recognised club to apply.

A club representative will be able to explain the details and requirements of the scheme to you.

Recognised enthusiast clubs in the Northern Territory (NT) include:

• Aces and Eights
• Classic Ford Club
• Classic Holden Car Club of the Northern Territory
• Darwin Commodore Car Club
• Katherine Vehicle Enthusiast Club
• Motor Enthusiasts Club of Central Australia
• Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club
• NT Gassers Car Club
• Territories Finest Custom Car Club
• The Classic Motorcycle Club of the Northern Territory
• Toyota Landcruiser Club Darwin.

If your club is not listed above, find out how to apply for motor vehicle enthusiast club recognition.

How to apply

To apply for club vehicle registration, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the R42 NT club vehicle registration application.

Step 2. Submit your completed application with your inspection report at an Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) office.

To apply for club vehicle registration, you must be a recognised Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club.

To be eligible, your club must have:

• a genuine interest in motor vehicles, their restoration and display
• members who are motor vehicle enthusiasts
• an in-depth understanding of the intent of the NT Club Registration Scheme
• a strategy to ensure that approved club events and vehicles will be operated in accordance with the NT Club Registration Scheme.

For more information, read the guidelines.

Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club registration scheme guidelines PDF (410.7 KB)
Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club registration scheme guidelines DOCX (199.7 KB)

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps:

Step 1. Get the following supporting documents.

• the club's certificate of incorporation and constitution
• list of office bearers and approved signatories
• contact details for the office bearers and approved signatories.

Step 2. Apply in writing with your supporting documents:

• by emailing mvr.rego@nt.gov.au
• by mail to Motor Vehicle Registry, GPO Box 530, Darwin NT 0801
• in person at an MVR office.

You can transfer your club registered vehicle to another person as long as the new owner of the vehicle meets the criteria under the NT Club Registration Scheme.

Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club registration scheme guidelines PDF (410.7 KB)
Northern Territory Motor Vehicle Enthusiast Club registration scheme guidelines DOCX (199.7 KB)

If the new owner does not meet the criteria, you must surrender your club registration and number plates.

The vehicle may then be sold unregistered or sold with standard vehicle registration.

Vehicles registered under the Club Registration Scheme are not entitled to full and unrestricted road use.

The vehicles are subject to the following conditions:

1. The vehicle must not be used to go to and from work.
2. You can't use your vehicle for a commercial enterprise.
3. You must keep a log-book of all of your road travel. 
4. Your log-book must be in the vehicle at all times while driving to produce to police or a transport inspector when asked.
5. You must only drive your vehicle on a road as part of an approved road event, or according to the conditions for maintenance or test driving.

If you don't comply with all of the above these rules, you can be reported to the chief transport inspector and your registration may be cancelled.