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Sample: Subject: Request for Reconsideration and Submission of Proof of Sufficient Means of Subsistence – Applicant: Ms. Rashmi Tamang
The details in a birth certificate can be corrected only on the basis specified in the amended regulations or the official gazette.
If I am required to appear before the Honorable Court to submit a response or to proceed with the hearing on the scheduled dates, I will not be able to be present due to the necessity of traveling abroad for urgent work.
Getting married does not mean being deprived of a fundamental human right, nor is it an act of submitting to any form of servitude or degrading treatment
A notary is an authorized official who verifies identities and witnesses document signings to prevent fraud and ensure authenticity. Notarial services help make legal and financial transactions trustworthy, secure, and properly documented.
The overarching purpose of the Notary Public is to promote legal transparency, public accountability, and easy access to reliable notarial services nationwide.
The Notary Public Council regulates, certifies, trains, and monitors Notary Public services across Nepal.
A notary public in Nepal must meet legal qualifications, pass required exams (for translators), complete training, obtain a 5-year renewable certificate, work within the assigned jurisdiction, and submit periodic reports as mandated by the Notary Public Act 2063.
A notary public verifies and certifies documents, signatures, and translations for legal and official use locally and abroad.
This certifies that Ms. Sunila Gurung of Ward No. 3, Dharche Rural Municipality, Gorkha District, was elected Vice-Chairperson in the 2022 local election.
This certifies that Ms. Sunila Gurung of Dharche Rural Municipality–3, Gorkha, was elected as the Vice-Chairperson of Dharche Rural Municipality in the 2022 election.
The author, Jeet Bahadur Rayamajhi, formally grants Krishna Prasai the exclusive rights to translate his book “Mithila Folk Art: An Introduction” into English and to publish, distribute, sell, and broadcast the translated version through any medium, both in Nepal and internationally.
The National Foundation for Folk Culture, Nepal preserves and promotes Nepali folk culture through events, publications, and support for artists. It is managed by elected committees and funded by fees and donations, with founders overseeing its work.
Sahayatra Nepal is a non-profit organization that promotes public awareness on social, cultural, and environmental issues through music, arts, and media. It has a structured governance system, defined membership, transparent fund management, and collaborates with national and international bodies to achieve its objectives.
The Government of Nepal honored Mr. Shiv Bahadur Pariyar with the National Youth Talent Award 2016 and a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 for his contribution to classical and modern music and for inspiring Nepali youth. It is a sample of our endeavor.
Marriage is a legally and socially recognized union that brings two individuals together to share love, responsibilities, and a life of mutual support. It forms the foundation of family and society, requiring trust, communication, and commitment to grow and succeed.
I chose for my marriage in Nepal because its legal process is simple, clear, and accessible. With the guidance of Advocate Krishna Prasai, the entire procedure—from documents to court registration was commendable.
The experience was positive, efficient, and meaningful, enabling future family reunification in the U.S. and leaving the author grateful for Nepal’s supportive legal and administrative environment.
Nepali weddings are vibrant and full of tradition. The bride wears a red saree symbolizing love and fertility, and the couple participates in rituals like Mehendi, Supari, and pooja. They exchange garlands, rings, and sindoor powder, while elders give blessings and playful customs like shoe-stealing add fun. The bride is then welcomed into the groom’s home, and guests congratulate the couple, making the celebration meaningful and joyous.
A key prerequisite for court marriage is the submission of a Single Status Certificate (Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage), proving that each individual is legally free to marry. The process applies to both Nepali citizens and foreigners, though foreigners must meet additional requirements, including a verified copy of the marriage law from their home country.
Beyond basic notarization, notary publics in Nepal also perform several additional legal tasks. These include certifying true copies of originals, verifying and attesting photographs, witnessing signatures, administering oaths and affirmations, preparing declarations, and verifying documents related to inheritance, property transfer, and commercial transactions.
Take initiatives to implement only those tasks legally assigned to notaries.
Notarization in Nepal is a formal legal process by which a document, such as an affidavit, is certified by a notary public to ensure its authenticity and legal validity.
Engaging in such unlawful bigamy attracts criminal liability under the National Criminal Code, including imprisonment ranging from one to five years and a fine ranging from ten thousand to fifty thousand rupees.
Mr. Prasai's professionalism, combined with a genuinely helpful nature, created an environment where I felt confident and assured.
A Complete Story: My Journey with Notary Public Services in Kathmandu: Harish Rana
मानव सभ्यताको उत्पत्तिबारे वैज्ञानिक तथा ऐतिहासिक अनुसन्धानहरूले देखाउने तथ्य नै —मानवको मूल जरा एकै हो, र होमो सेपियन्स नामक प्रजातिको उद्गम प्राचीन अफ्रिकाबाट भएको हो।' मानव विकासक्रममा होमो हाबिलिस, होमो इरेक्टस हुँदै होमो नेन्डर्थल जस्ता प्रजातिहरूबाट विकास भई आधुनिक मान्छे आजका स्वरूपमा पुगेका हुन्। यसै जैविक सत्यका आधारमा विश्वका सबै मानिसहरूको जैविक उत्पत्ति समान मानिन्छ।
लेखनका हिसाबले पाँचवटा महाकाव्य लेखिसकेका कवि कृष्ण प्रसाईंका तीनवटा महाकाव्य प्रकाशित छन्। विजयवती (२०७९), प्रतिविम्ब (२०८०) र सत्यवती (२०८१) प्रकाशित छन् भने नौली र नैनशोभा पाण्डुलिपिमा सीमित छन्। महाकाव्य भन्नेबित्तिकै नेपाली साहित्यका पाठक तथा सर्जकहरूले आदिकवि भानुभक्त आचार्य, महाकवि लक्ष्मीप्रसाद देवकोटा, कवि भरतराज पन्तलगायतका कविहरूलाई सम्झने गर्दछन्। तर पछिल्ला चार दशकमा दर्जनौँ कविहरूका महाकाव्य पाठकमाझ आएका छन्।
Marriage in Nepal: Historical Tradition, Religious Perspective, Legal Development, and Modern Legal Procedures
“Family is not just about blood; it is about love, loyalty, and the people who never leave your side.”
