Registration, transfer fee and stamp duty for a car or motorcycle registered in the Northern Territory. The NT charges one yearly fee that already includes the compulsory third party (MAC) charge. Fees are from NT Government pages in October 2026. Below the calculator there is an electric vs petrol cost comparison and a list of the fees used.
The Northern Territory sets rego by cylinders and engine size. The fee depends on cylinders and engine size in cc. MAC cover is included. The examples below use the same fee tables as the calculator above, privately registered, 12 months.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration, MAC (CTP) and admin | $849.25 |
| Total for 12 months | $849.25 |
$16.33 a week.
| Car | Rego for 12 months | Rank of 8 states (1 = cheapest) | Transfer and stamp duty on a $30,000 used car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small hatch (3 to 4 cylinders, 1,500 cc, 1,100 kg) | $792.25 | 4 | $922 |
| Medium sedan (4 cylinders, 2,000 cc, 1,400 kg) | $849.25 | 4 | $922 |
| Large SUV (6 cylinders, 3,500 cc, 2,000 kg) | $978.25 | 4 | $922 |
| Dual-cab ute (4 cylinders, 2,800 cc, 2,300 kg) | $849.25 | 2 | $922 |
| Price paid | Transfer fee and stamp duty |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | $322 |
| $30,000 | $922 |
| $50,000 | $1,522 |
| $80,000 | $2,422 |
Medium sedan, privately bought. These are the totals the calculator gives for a purchase at each price.
For the four example cars it ranges from $792.25 to $978.25 for 12 months. A medium sedan costs $849.25. CTP cover is included in the registration charge in the Northern Territory, so you do not buy it separately.
The Northern Territory sets rego by cylinders and engine size. The fee depends on cylinders and engine size in cc. MAC cover is included.
For a medium sedan, transfer fee plus duty is $922 at $30,000 and $1,522 at $50,000. The transfer fee itself is $22.
The deadline we hold is 14 days from the sale. We have not found a published late fee, so none is included.
These figures use the fee tables published by Motor Vehicle Registry, checked in October 2026. They are estimates. Confirm with the agency before paying.
See how every state compares in why rego costs differ between states, what a used car costs in stamp duty by state, and a new car in cost to register a new car. Figures checked 9 October 2026, and are estimates.
Work out what an electric car would save you, or look up what a particular car costs to fuel.
These are the figures the calculator uses, taken from NT Government pages on 8 October 2026.
| Light vehicle | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 cylinders, up to 500 cc | $675.25 |
| 4 cylinders, 501 to 1,000 cc | $727.25 |
| 4 cylinders, 1,001 to 1,500 cc | $792.25 |
| 4 cylinders, 1,501 to 3,000 cc | $849.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 2,001 to 2,500 cc | $862.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 2,501 to 3,000 cc | $910.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 3,001 to 3,500 cc | $978.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 3,501 to 4,000 cc | $1,029.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 4,001 to 4,500 cc | $1,092.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 4,501 to 5,000 cc | $1,145.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 5,001 to 5,500 cc | $1,245.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 5,501 to 6,000 cc | $1,301.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 6,001 to 7,000 cc | $1,394.25 |
| More than 4 cylinders, 7,001 to 8,000 cc | $1,423.25 |
| Plug-in electric or plug-in hybrid, private use | $623.25 |
| Motorbike up to 125 cc | $174.10 |
| Motorbike 126 to 260 cc | $396.35 |
| Motorbike 261 to 600 cc | $944.10 |
| Motorbike over 600 cc | $962.10 |
| Plug-in electric motorbike, private use | $140.10 |
Each fee already includes the Motor Accidents Compensation (MAC) charge, which is the NT's compulsory third party cover, GST on it and a $15 administration fee. Ordinary hybrids pay the same as petrol vehicles. A first-issue number plate is $49. See the official fee page.
Transfer of ownership costs $22. Stamp duty is $3 per $100 or part of the purchase price, paid when the transfer is lodged. Transfers must be lodged within 14 days of becoming the owner, and after that duty can be assessed with interest and penalty tax. The rate comes from the Territory Revenue Office fact sheet, which dates from 2011, and matches the current fee page.
From 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2027, plug-in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids have no registration charge, although the MAC charge and admin fee still apply. Stamp duty is waived up to $1,500, which covers the whole duty on a vehicle worth up to $50,000. Above $50,000 you pay 3% on the amount over it. Conventional hybrids do not qualify. See the NT concession page.