Government services
Voter Registration
The Election Commission keeps a photo voter roll. You can pre-register online and then complete photo and fingerprint capture at an election office.
मतदाता नामावली दर्ता
Portal addresses are official. Eligibility and process follow Election Commission announcements reported in the national press.
Who can apply
- Nepali citizens with a citizenship certificate who have completed 16 years can register.
- You can vote once you are 18 on the date fixed for that election.
Documents to take
Carry the originals and one photocopy of each unless the office says otherwise.
- Printed online pre-registration form or its code number
- Original citizenship certificate and a photocopy
- National ID number, if you have one
How to apply
- 1Open the online pre-enrollment page and choose new registration.
- 2Verify your mobile number with the OTP and fill in your details.
- 3Submit the form and keep the code number.
- 4Visit a provincial or district election office for your photo and fingerprints.
- 5Later, check that your name appears on the voter roll.
Where to apply
- Online pre-enrollment, then a Provincial or District Election Office
Fees
A fee is marked “Official” only when it was read on an official page on the review date.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RegistrationNo fee is mentioned in the Election Commission's notices; not confirmed on an official fee page. | No fee reported | Needs verification |
Official links
These open government websites in a new tab. Fill in the real application there.
Important instructions
- Registration is paused for a period before each election. If the portal is closed, check the Election Commission's notices.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I finish everything online?
- The Election Commission has announced that National ID holders can register online using their NID number. Others still visit an election office for biometrics.
Sources
- Election Commission, Nepalhttps://election.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.