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International Registration Plan (IRP)
The Northwest Territories is not a member of the International Registration Plan Agreement (IRP).
Canadian Agreement on Vehicle Registration
The Northwest Territories is not a member of the Canadian Agreement on Vehicle Registration (CAVR).
Registration and licensing of vehicles
The Northwest Territories does adhere to the Motor Vehicles Act under which all motor vehicles must be registered and licensed with the Department of Transportation prior to operating in the Territories. The Motor Vehicles Act has been in effect since April 1, 1988.
A person may not operate a motor vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceeding the GVWR indicated on the registration permit or certificate of registration for that vehicle.
Fees
Registration fees are $106 for first 2,500 kilograms gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and either:
- $12.73 for each 500 kilograms or portion thereof over 2,500 to 5,000 kilograms GVWR; or
- $36.40 for each 1,000 kilograms or portion thereof over 5,000 kilograms GVWR thereafter.
Trailer fees for 12 months or less: $36
Trailer fees for more than 12 months: $49