--- title: "Licence plate sticker and registration in NT" url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/northwest-territories" description: "Register a vehicle and renew licence plates in Northwest Territories: handled by Driver and Vehicle Services. Compare all 13 provinces and territories." site: "Canada Service Map" author: "Mahmoud Halat" publisher: "Space & Story" lastReviewed: "2026-10-13" licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data." --- # Licence plate sticker and registration in Northwest Territories Northwest Territories · Driving and vehicles Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word. ## Short answer In the Northwest Territories, a first vehicle registration is done in person at a driver and vehicle office. Bring photo ID, the bill of sale, proof of insurance with an NWT address, and the new vehicle information statement or previous registration. You get your certificate and plate on the spot. Registrations are yearly, a 12-month registration costs $89, and you can renew online. Who handles it: [Driver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/the-government-of-northwest-territories). Handles it in Northwest Territories. ## Official links - [Renew a vehicle registration](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Renew-or-cancel-a-vehicle-registration), checked 12 October 2026 - [Register a vehicle](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 12 October 2026 ## Who can apply - Vehicles on NWT public roads and highways need valid insurance and a registration certificate. Registrations are issued every year. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. ## Steps 1. You can renew, replace or cancel a vehicle registration online. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Renew-or-cancel-a-vehicle-registration), checked 13 October 2026. ## What you need - Bring photo ID, the bill of sale or transfer of ownership, the new vehicle information statement for a brand-new vehicle, and the previous registration if it comes from another jurisdiction. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. - Your proof of insurance must match the bill of sale and show an NWT address. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. ## Cost - Fees depend on the date you register and the first letter of your last name. A 12-month registration costs $89, or $45 for seniors 60 and over. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. - Replacing a lost, damaged or defaced permit costs $33. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Renew-or-cancel-a-vehicle-registration), checked 13 October 2026. ## How long it takes - If you bring everything, you get the registration certificate and licence plate at the office. Any fines must be paid and processed first, which can take 24 to 48 hours. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. ## Where to go - Registering a vehicle for the first time is only done in person at a driver and vehicle office. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. ## In every province and territory The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Northwest Territories is marked. | Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know | |---|---|---|---| | [British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/british-columbia) | ICBC (through Autoplan brokers) | [Register a vehicle](https://icbc.com/vehicle-registration/buy-vehicle/registering-a-vehicle-in-B-C), checked 12 October 2026 | Register and get plates at any Autoplan broker; B.C. plates no longer need a renewal decal, you renew the insurance. | | [Alberta](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/alberta) | Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta) | [Register a vehicle](https://www.alberta.ca/register-vehicle), checked 12 October 2026 | New registrations and plates are done at a registry agent; renewals can also be done online or by mail. | | [Saskatchewan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/saskatchewan) | SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) | [Renew your registration](https://sgi.sk.ca/renew-registration), checked 12 October 2026 | Register or renew at a motor licence issuer, or renew online in MySGI. | | [Manitoba](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/manitoba) | Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) | [Register a vehicle](https://www.mpi.mb.ca/registering-your-vehicle/), checked 12 October 2026 | Register, get plates and renew at any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. | | [Ontario](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/ontario) | ServiceOntario (Ministry of Transportation) | [Register a vehicle](https://www.ontario.ca/page/register-vehicle-permit-and-licence-plate), checked 12 October 2026 | Most passenger vehicle, motorcycle and moped plates now renew automatically at no cost; commercial and some other vehicles still renew each year. | | [Quebec](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/quebec) | Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) | [Register a vehicle](https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/vehicle-registration/registering-vehicle), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [New Brunswick](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/new-brunswick) | Service New Brunswick | [Renew registration online](https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb9000/product.aspx?ProductID=A001P780000&l=e), checked 12 October 2026 | Plate stickers stopped on April 1, 2026, but registration must still be renewed every year. | | [Nova Scotia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/nova-scotia) | Registry of Motor Vehicles (Service Nova Scotia) | [Renew your vehicle permit](https://www.novascotia.ca/renew-your-vehicle-permit), checked 12 October 2026 | Renewals can be done online; first registration and plates are done at an Access Nova Scotia or RMV office. | | [Prince Edward Island](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/prince-edward-island) | Access PEI (Highway Safety Division, Government of PEI) | None on record | | | [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/newfoundland-and-labrador) | Motor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | [How to register a vehicle](https://www.gov.nl.ca/motorregistration/vehicle-ownership/registration-of-a-new-vehicle/), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Yukon](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/yukon) | Motor Vehicles (Government of Yukon) | None on record | New registrations are done at a Motor Vehicles office; renewals can be done online. Yukon no longer issues plate stickers. | | Northwest Territories (this page) | Driver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories) | [Renew a vehicle registration](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Renew-or-cancel-a-vehicle-registration), checked 12 October 2026 | | | [Nunavut](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/nunavut) | Motor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut) | [Register a private vehicle](https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/service-nunavut/private-vehicle-registration-nunavut), checked 12 October 2026 | | ## Questions people ask ### Can I renew my NWT vehicle registration online? Yes. The NWT lets you renew, replace or cancel a vehicle registration online. A first-time registration must be done in person. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Renew-or-cancel-a-vehicle-registration), checked 13 October 2026. ### What do I need to register a vehicle in the NWT? Photo ID, a bill of sale or transfer of ownership, proof of insurance with an NWT address, and either the new vehicle information statement or the previous registration. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. ### Do e-bikes need to be registered in the NWT? No. Bicycles, including e-bikes, do not need registration. Golf carts, Segways, small mopeds of 49cc or less and vehicles bought for parts are also exempt. Source: [idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca](https://www.idmv.inf.gov.nt.ca/Vehicles/Registration/Register-a-vehicle-for-the-first-time), checked 13 October 2026. ## More - [Register a vehicle and renew licence plates in every province and territory](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration) - [Public services in Northwest Territories](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/northwest-territories) - [Pay or dispute a parking ticket](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-ticket) - [Public transit: routes, schedules and passes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/transit) - [Get, renew or replace a driver's licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/drivers-licence) - [Book a road test or knowledge test](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/driving-test) - [Get an accessible parking permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/accessible-parking) - [Check road conditions and closures (511)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/road-conditions) ## Cite this page Canada Service Map, "Licence plate sticker and registration in NT", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vehicle-registration/northwest-territories