Navigating vehicle registration costs in the Northern Territory is straightforward and transparent. The Northern Territory Government has streamlined the process by consolidating most state-level fees into a single payment.
In this article, we provide a detailed breakdown of the charges involved, ensuring you have all the information needed to understand the registration costs for your vehicle in the Northern Territory.
Registration Costs
The following are the key components that make up the vehicle registration fees in the Northern Territory:
Registration Fee
The registration fee is the primary cost when registering a vehicle in the Northern Territory and includes compulsory third-party insurance (CTP).
The following table outlines the registration fees for vehicles with four cylinders or less which have engines less than 3000cc:
| Engine size (cc) | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001-0500 | $68.60 | $177.80 | $341.60 | $669.25 |
| 0501-1000 | $72.70 | $190.05 | $366.10 | $718.25 |
| 1001-1500 | $77.70 | $205.05 | $396.10 | $778.25 |
| 1501-2000 | $82.10 | $218.30 | $422.60 | $831.25 |
| 2001-3000 | $82.10 | $218.30 | $422.60 | $831.25 |
For vehicles with engines larger than 3000cc or more than four cylinders, the following table outlines the registration fees:
| Engine size (cc) | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2500 | $83.10 | $221.30 | $428.60 | $843.25 |
| 2501-3000 | $86.85 | $232.55 | $451.10 | $888.25 |
| 3001-3500 | $92.10 | $248.30 | $482.60 | $951.25 |
| 3501-4000 | $96.10 | $260.30 | $506.60 | $999.25 |
| 4001-4500 | $101.00 | $275.05 | $536.10 | $1,058.25 |
| 4501-5000 | $105.10 | $287.30 | $560.60 | $1,107.25 |
| 5001-5500 | $112.85 | $310.55 | $607.10 | $1,200.25 |
| 5501-6000 | $117.20 | $323.55 | $633.10 | $1,252.25 |
| 6001-7000 | $124.45 | $345.30 | $676.60 | $1,339.25 |
| 7001-8000 | $126.70 | $352.05 | $690.10 | $1,366.25 |
Source: Northern Territory Government
Plate Fee
The plate fee is a one-time cost for the issuance of a new vehicle registration plate. The plate fee in the Northern Territory is $45.
Admin Fee
Along with the registration and plate fees, an admin fee of $14 is charged for the processing of a vehicle registration.
Other Costs
Stamp Duty
The stamp duty is a separate fee that is not included in the registration costs. The amount of stamp duty payable is based on the market value of the vehicle.
Calculating the stamp duty is straightforward, and you can do so by following these steps:
- Determine the Market Value – For example, $81,450.
- Divide the Market Value by 100 – $81,450 ÷ 100 = $814.50.
- Round the result up to the nearest whole number – $815.
- Multiply the Rounded Value by three – $815 × 3 = $2,445.
Luxury Car Tax
Luxury Car Tax is a federal tax imposed on vehicles with a value above the LCT threshold. As this tax is federal, it is paid to the Australian Taxation Office.
For your convenience, we have written a separate article on Luxury Car Tax to help you determine if your vehicle is subject to this tax and how to calculate it.
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