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The Northwest Territories is not a member of the International Registration Plan Agreement (IRP).
The Northwest Territories is not a member of the Canadian Agreement on Vehicle Registration (CAVR).
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.
Registration fees are $106 for first 2,500 kilograms gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and either:
Trailer fees for 12 months or less: $36
Trailer fees for more than 12 months: $49