Nepal Legal Practice Area • Statutory Guidance
National ID & Vital Event Registration in Nepal
Vital event and civil registration in Nepal documents the official status of citizens from birth through death. Governed by the Department of National ID and Civil Registration (DoNIDCR), this domain covers the issuance of the biometric National Identity Card (Rastriya Parichayapatra), registration of births, marriages, divorces, deaths, and migration at local Ward Offices. Our resources clarify application procedures, required documentation, and rectifications.
Primary Governing Nepalese Statutes:
- Individual Privacy and Vital Event Registration Act
- National Identity Card and Civil Registration Act, 2076
- Nepal Citizenship Act, 2063
Key Practice Subtopics:
National ID Card (Rastriya Parichayapatra) Online Application & BiometricsWard-Level Birth, Marriage, Migration & Death RegistrationCitizenship Card Issuance (Banshaj and Angikrit) & District Administration Office (DAO) ProcessCorrection of Discrepancies in Official Age, Name, or Caste Records
Published Legal Guides (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the National ID Card application submitted in Nepal?
Applicants complete the online pre-enrollment on the DoNIDCR portal, followed by in-person biometric capture at designated District Administration Offices (DAO) or local ward registration camps.