Register a commercial visitor accommodation

    Every commercial visitor accommodation business operating in the Northern Territory (NT) is required to undergo registration and renewal every 5 years.

    You can apply online to start a new registration, or to renew or cancel your existing registration.

    Who must register

    You must register if your business provides accommodation for 7 or more visitors and you are receiving a payment or reward in return.

    This includes:

    • hotel or motel
    • serviced apartment
    • road house or wayside inn
    • lodge or hostel
    • backpacker or cabin accommodation.

    It does not include businesses that are:

    When to apply

    You must register if you have started a new or recently acquired a commercial visitor accommodation business.

    Registration is valid for 5 years. You must then:

    • renew at least 30 days before the expiry
    • start a new application if registration has expired.

    All businesses must cancel their registration within 14 days of selling or closing.

    What you need

    To start a new registration application, you will need:

    • to verify your identity as part of the online registration or in person with an environmental health officer - get their contact details on the NT Health website
    • business details including ACN or ABN
    • contact information for the business proprietors
    • floor or building plans that show bedrooms, toilets and bathing facilities
    • evidence of water testing if the business uses private water supplies.

    If you are renewing your registration, you will only need to include floor or building plans if substantial changes have been made to the business.

    Fees

    The fee to register or renew is $352.

    If applying online, there is an option to pay using a credit or debit card after completing the application.

    You can also make payment over the phone to, in person at or by mail using a cheque or money order to the Receiver of Territory Monies. You must provide the premises trading name to make sure details on your payment match your application.

    Regulations

    There are health guidelines and regulations for operators of commercial visitor accommodation.

    The guidelines aim to minimise the risk of infectious disease transmissions, injury and other health-related complaints.

    For more information, read the:

    Contact

    For more information, contact Environmental Health. Get their contact details on the NT Health website.


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