Government services
Marriage Registration
A marriage is registered with the local registrar at the ward office. The certificate is needed for visas, name changes and joint property matters.
विवाह दर्ता
General procedure. The document list and fees were not confirmed on an official page; ask your ward office.
Who can apply
- A married couple, both of whom have reached the legal age of marriage (20 years).
Documents to take
Carry the originals and one photocopy of each unless the office says otherwise.
- Completed marriage registration information form
- Citizenship certificates of both husband and wife
- Passport-size photographs of both
- Migration certificate, if either spouse moved from another ward or district
How to apply
- 1Fill in the marriage registration information form (online form available).
- 2Both spouses go to the ward office with the documents.
- 3The local registrar verifies the details and registers the marriage.
- 4Collect the marriage registration certificate.
Where to apply
- Ward office of the husband's or wife's permanent address (local registrar)
Fees
A fee is marked “Official” only when it was read on an official page on the review date.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration feeFree within 35 days in most wards, with a small late fee afterwards. 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
- Both spouses normally need to be present.
- Court marriage is a different process, done at the District Court or District Administration Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this the same as a court marriage?
- No. This registers a marriage that has already taken place. A court marriage is performed by the court.
Sources
- Department of National ID and Civil Registrationhttps://donidcr.gov.np
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.