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Marriage Registration in Nepal | Court Marriage in Nepal (2081)

This article will help you know about the documents, legal procedures, etc. required for Marriage registration in Nepal along with the Court Marriage Process.

Marriage is an essential institution that has played an important part in our society forming families, and supporting each other. It constitutes a strong bond between two individuals and mostly consists of love, care, commitment, and shared values.

Marriage is conducted according to specific customs and traditions but its fundamental objective remains the same which is to unite two individuals in a lifelong partnership.

In Nepal, marriage registration is governed by the Muluki Civil Code 2074.

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Who can Marry in Nepal?

  • The male or female who does not have a husband or wife,
  • The male or female who has not gone mad,
  • The male and female who have completed the age of twenty years.
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Documents required for Marriage Registration in Nepal – Traditional Marriage

  • Application of registration
  • Passport-size photo of husband and wife
  • Citizenship of husband and wife
  • Submit the evidence related to the marriage ceremony like marriage photos.
  • Citizenship of parents of husband and wife (not compulsorily)
  • Migration certificate if the marriage is to be registered in another place besides the native residence.
  • Population Card of Husband.
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Process of Marriage Registration in Nepal – Traditional Marriage

  • Submit an application form for marriage registration in Nepal at the ward office or the marriage registration office of your permanent residence.
  • Submit evidence of the marriage ceremony and the parties to the marriage and at least three witnesses shall sign a deed of declaration in a prescribed format and submit it to the Ward Office. The Ward Office shall also put a signature on this document.
  • After applying the required documents, the ward office or marriage registration officer will examine them and finally provide a marriage certificate within 15 days.

Court Marriage Registration in Nepal – Nepali and Nepali

Document Required for Court Marriage Registration in Nepal

  • Citizenship of both parties
  • Citizenship of witnesses (any two)
  • Passport-size photo of the couple (4-4 photos each)
  • Letter from ward office of permanent address of both male and female mentioning that both male and female are unmarried or divorced
  • A letter from the ward office of temporary residence if the court marriage is to be registered at a temporary address.
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Court Marriage Certificate from Kathmandu District Court

Process of Court Marriage Registration in Nepal

  • A letter from the ward office of both males and females mentioned that both males and females are unmarried or divorced. (Unmarried or Single Certificate)
  • Fill up the application form in the district court from where you are registering
  • The application can also be filed from a temporary residence. The couple must have stayed in the temporary address for at least 15 days before the court marriage. (Temporary residence certificate is made from the temporary ward office)
  • A deed of the declaration by both marrying parties should be signed accepting each other as husband and wife
  • If all the requirements are fulfilled and verified, a marriage certificate will be issued by the marriage registration officer in court after the verification by the judge.

Documents needed for Court Marriage Registration of a Nepali and a Foreigner

  • Letter from his/her ward office mentioning that he/she is unmarried for Nepali citizens
  • NOC/CNI/Affidavit is required for foreigners. NOC is brought through the respective embassy located in Nepal
  • Citizenship/Passport of both couples
  • Passport-size photo of the couple
  • Original passport of foreigners
  • Visa of Nepal for foreigners
  • The marriage law of respective foreigners
  • Minimum 15-day stay certificate ( Temporary Residence Certificate ) from the ward office for foreigners where he is willing to marry.
  • Minimum 15-day stay certificate for Nepali ( Asthai Basobaas Kagaj ) if he/she wants to get married away from permanent residence.

Note: To know more about the Unmarried Certificate and Temporary Residence Certificate, Visit Process of Making an Unmarried Certificate and Process of Making Temporary Residence Certificate respectively.

Process of Court Marriage Registration of a Nepali and a Foreigner

  • An Unmarried Verification Certificate from his/her ward office of permanent residence is collected by the Nepali party and the No Objection Letter (NOC) is brought through his/her respective embassy located in Nepal for foreigners.
  • Evidence of witnesses (two witnesses having Nepalese citizenship) of marriage is collected and verified.
  • The passport and visa of the foreigner are submitted.
  • Foreigners whose marriage is to be done in Nepal must stay in Nepal for 15 days before the marriage registration day and make a temporary residence certificate.
  • Nepali citizen who is willing to marry away from his/her permanent address, temporary residence certificate from the place where he/she is willing to marry to be submitted.

Can we do an Online Court Marriage in Nepal?

As we know this is an era of technology, and almost all the services are available online. Many Nepalese are living abroad. They can do various work including online taarekh via online technology in Nepal from abroad. But for the court marriage, both girls and boys who are willing to do court marriage in Nepal must be present physically. The court of Nepal still has not recognized online court marriage in Nepal.

Online Marriage Registration in Nepal

Online Marriage Registration in Nepal is not possible in Nepal. But following the required legal procedures, one can register the marriage from abroad or from outside their permanent residence around Nepal by making the manjurinama paper.

How to check a Court Marriage Certificate Online?

You can visit the website of the district court where you have completed the court marriage. Then click on the daily cause list ( पेसि स्थिती विवरण ) and put your marriage registration number.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age requirement for marriage in Nepal?

According to Muluki Civil Code 2074, the legal age for marriage in Nepal for both males and females is 20 years.

Can Nepali and foreigners register a marriage in Nepal?

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Yes, a Nepali and a foreigner can register a marriage in Nepal by following the legal procedures as mentioned in the Muluki Civil Code 2074 and Marriage Registration Act 2028 by Nepali and foreigners should follow the marriage law of the respective country of their nationality.

Is it compulsory to register a marriage in Nepal?

Yes, it is compulsory to register a marriage for legal validity. A marriage can be registered either at the court, the ward office, or the embassy according to the circumstances.

Can two foreigners register marriage in Nepal?

Yes, two foreigners can register a marriage in Nepal after following all the legal formalities of Nepal. Also, both foreigners should follow the marriage law of the respective countries of his or her nationality.

Should a Nepali citizen follow Nepalese marriage law while marrying in a foreign country?

Yes, a Nepali citizen should follow the Nepalese Marriage Act while concluding marriage in a foreign country.

Can a Nepali register marriage in foreign countries?

Yes, A Nepali can register marriage in foreign countries following the Nepalese Marriage Act.

Can we register marriage from our temporary address in Nepal?

Yes, you can register marriage from your temporary address following the Marriage Act 2028.

Is it necessary to have our parents during court marriage?

If you are over 20 years old, it isn’t necessary to have your parents during court marriage.

Can Indians marry in Nepal?

Yes, an Indian can marry in Nepal following legal proceedings.

Can we change our marriage certificate date in Nepal?

Yes, you can change your marriage certificate date by completing the legal proceedings in your ward/municipality office.

Is same-caste marriage legal in Nepal?

No, same-caste marriage isn’t legal in Nepal. Incest relation is not approved by Nepalese law. But if there is no ancestral relation, marriage can be conducted.

Should both husband and wife be present for marriage registration in Nepal?

Either husband or wife can register marriage in Nepal following the prevailing laws.

Is NOC necessary for foreigners for court marriage in Nepal?

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Yes, NOC is compulsory for foreigners while doing court marriages in Nepal. For court marriage, NOC is an unmarried verification and declaration of eligibility to marry by the respective embassy.

Conclusion

Marriage registration in Nepal is a very easy and speedy process. Nepal is recognized as a suitable marriage hub around the globe for registering marriage. Marriage registration in Nepal acquires efficient and smooth legal formalities.

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  6. Can I change my marriage certificate date?my husband is in abroad and before he went we got married after his visa approval . The consultancy he went from told us to register one year before. So our actual marriage date was on 2078/11/06 but we registered 2077/11/06 . And now I’m also trying to go abroad as dependent and I’m having problem because of that.so, Can yo please help me?

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  7. I am from Morang and my partner is from Terathum.
    Q1: Can we get court married at Kathmandu?
    Q2: Do our parents has to be with us to get married?

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  10. I got register my marriage in bangladesh through court marriage and now i need to get marriage certificate from nepal.
    What can be done to get it

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  11. if wife dont have citizenship & birth certificate how we can register marriage certificate but husband have both citizenship & birth certificate .they have marriage by running so wife father & mother are angry
    so what is process of getting marriage certificate & citizenship from husband side

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  12. Hi K.B.
    There has been an error on our marriage certificate regarding my spouse’s age. Can you let us know on how to correct it as my spouse is out of Nepal?

    Thank You

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  13. I am 21 years old but my spouse is running 20 yrs but not completed. Can I do court marriage in Nepal in the presence of both parents.

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  15. Its been 3 years of marriage but its not registered also i have a one year old daughter…..if in future i decide to leave my husband will there be any legal procedure for my baby attorny???

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  16. Mr k.b Dahal,

    Would you please don’t mind to tell me the procedure of making marriage certificate in Nepal, A Nepali men already married to Indian women, what documents are required and How long it will take (I have all the documents Nepali Citizenship card nagrita, Passport)

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  18. Namaste. I fot second marriage in B.S.2073 with an Indian woman. We have 1 son born in 2076. We already got birth registration certificate of our child but no marriage certificate yet. Ward office denies to issue it. What can i do for it to get it?

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  20. Namaste. I got second marriage in B.S.2073 with an Indian woman. We have 1 son born in 2076. We already got birth registration certificate of our child but no marriage certificate yet. Ward office denies to issue it. What can i do for it to get it?

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  21. Sir, Both, husband and wife, must be presented for the marriage registration or either husband or wife alone can submit the application or register the marriage?

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  23. Sir i register marriage according to birth certificate but in school certificate date of birth was different now i correct birth certificate with school certificate…..can i correct dob in marriage certificate according to school certificate,,birthcertificate and migration card

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  24. Hi, sir
    I have a girlfriend of same gotra and planning to get married and settle in abroad next year. My girlfriend parents are agreed but not full support from my parents.In this case if i have to do court marriage, will the be any objections related to gotras?
    I would be very thankful if you answer me.Cheers !!!

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  26. Namaste Sir, In our marriage certificate, my grandfather’s name is incorrect….There is different names in my marriage certificate and my father’s citizenship.Like it’s Dawa in my documents and Tenthele in my father’s ID….So, is it possible to correct my grandfather’s name in my marriage certificate? And If yes,what are the procedure…??

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  28. Namaskar sir,
    I am in abroad and it’s impossible to come home for make marriage certificate Is it possible my wife can make marriage certificate with out my present?

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  29. Sir, I don’t get you what are you trying to say you mean my wife can make marriage certificate her self without my present?

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  32. bibaha darta grda wifeko nagarikta thiAna paxi banako aile teo nagarikta numbr bibahar darta rakhna mildaina vanxa k yo sacho ho

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  33. Mistakenly Made two marriage certificate same name & same citizenship number but marriage date change how can i will cancelled the last certificate

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  35. I am 36 years Indian and I want to marry Nepali girl Is it possible for me to get married ? And how can you please help me this.

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  36. Hello sir, My wife and I got divorce in aboard and now i want to get married. what documents are necessary for second marriage Registration in Nepal??

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  39. Boy is indian but living in nepal since last 25 years.
    Girl is nepali with citizenship.
    Can these two have marriage registration in Nepal and how and what documents needed and where it can be done?

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  40. Hello sir
    My DOB is 2060/01/14
    And my husband DOB is 1999/09/27
    Can we get marriage certificates??
    If not then which years is appropriate to get us marriage certificates?

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  41. Hello sir
    My DOB is 2060/01/14
    And my husband DOB is 1999/09/27
    Can we get marriage certificates??
    If not then which years is appropriate to get us marriage certificates

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  46. Hi K.B.
    There has been an error on our marriage certificate regarding my permanent address’s spelling and ward number. Can you let us know on how to correct it ?

    Thank You

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  53. We are already married but we don’t have marriage certificate .
    Now she is in foreign country can I do the marriage registration by myself(alone) or not.

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  54. We are already married but we don’t have marriage certificate
    And wife is in abroad can I do the marriage registration process by myself (alone)or not.

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  55. Does nepali girl and pakistani boy marry in nepal? What documents would required for that?Can we face issue while we travel from nepal to pakistan or vice versa?

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  56. What is the process to cancel the marriage certificate? Is it necessary for both boy and girl to visit the respective ward where the certificate was issued? Or can the boy go alone and cancel the process ?

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  58. If a woman didn’t get her Nepali citizenship through father/mother before marriage, can she get it through her Nepali husband after marriage? What documents are required?

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  59. Hi Sir,

    I have court marriage certificate and i also need to do ward registration from my side ( permanent) ward because my husband is in aboard country.
    Can i go alone summit the doc and do registration from my home town not from my husband side.

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  60. Hi,
    I just got divorced and don’t have time to change my citizenship certificate from my previous marriage through my ex-husband however I need to do marriage registration, is it possible to do marriage register without citizenship certificate?

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  63. Hello, my father is an indian n mother is Nepali citizen they are married for past 34 years now they do-not have marriage certificate .what document are required for marriage certificate and is it possible to make it?

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  64. Can a foreign citizen register his marriage in his wife’s (wife being Nepalese) ward in Nepal?
    If yes, what are the required documents?

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