Government services
Birth Registration
Births are registered with the local registrar at the ward office. The certificate is needed for school admission, citizenship and passports.
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The online form and proof-of-birth documents are confirmed by an official embassy page. Fees need confirmation at the ward office.
Who can apply
- Every child born to a family living in the ward. A parent or the head of the family gives the information.
Documents to take
Carry the originals and one photocopy of each unless the office says otherwise.
- Completed birth registration information form
- Parents' citizenship certificates
- Parents' marriage registration certificate
- Proof of birth from the hospital or health institution, or the first vaccination record if the child was born at home
- Migration certificate, if the family moved into the ward
How to apply
- 1Fill in the birth registration information form (online form available).
- 2Take the form and documents to your ward office.
- 3The local registrar checks the details and registers the birth.
- 4Collect the birth registration certificate.
Where to apply
- Ward office of your permanent address (local registrar)
- Nepali embassy or consulate, for children born abroad
Fees
A fee is marked “Official” only when it was read on an official page on the review date.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration within 35 days of birthThe 35-day period is set by the Birth, Death and Other Personal Events (Registration) Act; confirm at your ward office. | Free | Needs verification |
| Late registrationA small late fee applies after 35 days. The amount was not confirmed from an official source. | Set by the ward | Needs verification |
Official links
These open government websites in a new tab. Fill in the real application there.
Important instructions
- Register within 35 days of the birth to avoid a late fee.
- Check the spelling of the child's and parents' names before the certificate is printed.
Frequently asked questions
- Can an adult be registered late?
- Yes, late registration is possible at the ward office with supporting documents; a late fee applies.
Sources
- Vital registration (birth and death), Embassy of Nepal, Canberrahttps://au.nepalembassy.gov.np/pages/7/
Not an official government website. This is an independent guidance platform. It is not an official Government of Nepal portal, it cannot submit any application for you, and it does not collect your personal details. Rules, fees and documents change; always confirm with the office or the official website before you travel or pay.