More than four million Nepalis live and work outside the country, and almost every one of them will one day need a document handled back home — a land sale, a bank account, a court case, a certificate for a visa file.
Under Nepal's Notary Public Act 2063, that document must be notarised by a licensed Nepali notary, and any Nepali–English version must be a certified translation — not a casual one. You cannot do either step from your kitchen table in Doha or London.
Here is how Nepalis abroad get documents notarised, translated, and made ready for official use — the Nepal side handled online, and the embassy side explained clearly so nothing gets rejected.
Notarised documents in Nepal from abroad are prepared in two parts. Notary Nepal handles the Nepal side online — notarising your power of attorney, affidavit, or declaration under the Notary Public Act 2063, and providing certified Nepali–English translation. The overseas side — Nepali Embassy attestation and, where needed, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) verification in Kathmandu — is completed by you or your representative. Most files are ready in 2 to 5 working days.
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What Notary Nepal Does — and Does Not Do — for Nepalis Abroad
Confusion about who does what causes most document rejections. So let us be exact. Notary Nepal is a Kathmandu-based notary and translation office. We handle the Nepal side of your paperwork, remotely, wherever you live.
| We handle (Nepal side) | You or your representative handle (overseas side) |
|---|---|
| Drafting and notarising power of attorney (Mukhtiyarnama), affidavits, declarations, agreements | Nepali Embassy or Consulate attestation in your country of residence |
| Certified Nepali–English translation of citizenship, certificates, transcripts, deeds | Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) verification in Kathmandu, where the receiving body asks for it |
| Certifying true copies of original documents | Host-country foreign ministry attestation, when a Nepali document is used abroad |
We do not run MoFA attestation, embassy attestation, or apostille as a service — and Nepal is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a true "apostille" does not exist for Nepali documents. Anyone promising you an apostille on a Nepali paper is misdescribing the process. The correct term is consular attestation.
Key takeaway: Notary Nepal completes the notarisation and translation inside Nepal; the embassy and MoFA steps sit outside our office and are described here so you can plan the whole chain.
What Can a Nepali Notary Legally Do?
A licensed notary in Nepal has exactly three functions under Sec. 19 of the Notary Public Act 2063: certification of a document, translation of papers, and attestation of a copy against its original. That is the full legal scope — nothing more, nothing less.
Translation carries one important limit. Under Nepal Notary Public Council policy, a notary may certify translations only between Nepali and English. A document in Arabic, Korean, or any other language must first be rendered by a professional translator, then attached to a notarised affidavit of accuracy. We arrange both steps.
- Certification — verifying a signature or document as genuine
- Translation — certified Nepali ↔ English only
- Attestation of copy — confirming a photocopy matches the original
Statutory fees for each act are capped by Rule 20 of the Notary Public Rules 2063, so a notary cannot overcharge you for the notarial act itself.
How Does Online Notarisation from Abroad Work?
The process is built for someone in a different time zone with a phone and a scanner. As of 2026, under current 2083 BS practice, most diaspora files run like this.
- Tell us what you need — a power of attorney, an affidavit, a translated certificate. Share scans through our document submission page.
- We draft and prepare — the deed or translation is written to Nepali legal standards and checked with you.
- Notarisation in Kathmandu — a licensed notary certifies the document under the Notary Public Act 2063.
- You attest abroad — for a power of attorney signed overseas, you sign before the Nepali Embassy or Consulate, which attests your signature.
- MoFA verification if required — some banks, courts, and land offices ask for a final MoFA check in Kathmandu; your representative completes it.
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Power of Attorney from Abroad — The Most Common Need
A power of attorney, called a Mukhtiyarnama in Nepal, lets someone at home act for you — sell or register land, operate a bank account, or represent you in a District Court matter. Under the Muluki Civil Code 2074, it must be properly executed and, for property and court use, notarised and attested.
There are two clean routes, depending on where you sign.
| Route | Where you sign | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Prepared in Nepal, signed at the Embassy | Nepali Embassy/Consulate in your country | Property sale, bank operations, court representation |
| Prepared and notarised in Nepal, sent to you | Notarised in Kathmandu, couriered for your records | Simple authorisations and declarations |
Key takeaway: For anything touching land or a court, expect the Embassy-attested route — it is the version Nepali land revenue offices and courts accept without argument. We draft the Mukhtiyarnama so it matches those expectations before you sign.
Certified Translation for Documents Going the Other Way
Diaspora paperwork moves in both directions. A Nepali citizenship certificate, academic transcript, or birth certificate often needs a certified Nepali–English translation before a foreign university, employer, or immigration office will accept it.
Our translations are prepared for cross-border use and paired with notarisation where the receiving body requires it. Explore the specific service on our document translation page, or read topic guides such as birth certificate translation in Nepal.
Country Guides — Notary & Translation from Where You Live
The Nepal side is the same everywhere; the embassy step changes by country. These guides walk through the exact chain from the largest Nepali communities abroad.
- From the USA
- From the UAE
- From Australia
- From Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, South Korea, and the UK — guides in this cluster
Common Mistakes Nepalis Abroad Make
In our experience handling cross-border files since 2016, a handful of avoidable errors cause most rejections.
- Signing a power of attorney without embassy attestation — a land office will refuse it.
- Using an uncertified translation — a friend's translation of a transcript is not accepted; it must be certified.
- Skipping MoFA verification when the receiving bank or court specifically asks for it.
- Assuming "apostille" — Nepal is not in the Hague Convention; the step is consular attestation.
- Wrong names and dates across the citizenship, passport, and translation — mismatches trigger same-day rejection.
Key takeaway: Confirm with the exact office that will receive the document — bank, court, land revenue, or university — which steps they require, before you start. Requirements vary by institution.
Conclusion & Next Step
Distance should not stop you from managing property, family, and legal matters in Nepal. The system is designed to work across borders — you handle the signing and attestation where you live, and a licensed office handles the notarisation and translation in Kathmandu.
Notary Nepal has guided clients from more than 50 countries through this exact chain. Send us your document and destination, and we will map the steps for your situation — then prepare everything the Nepal side requires.
Ready to begin? Contact Notary Nepal today → and get your documents notarised and translated for use anywhere.
Reviewed by: The Legal Team at Notary Nepal — Nepal Notary Public Council licensed notaries
Last reviewed: September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Notary Nepal handles the Nepal side of your documents online — drafting and notarising power of attorney, affidavits, and declarations, and providing certified Nepali–English translation. You share scans, and the notarisation is completed in Kathmandu under the Notary Public Act 2063.
The process has two parts. The Nepal side — notarisation and certified translation — is done in Kathmandu. The overseas side — Nepali Embassy attestation and any Ministry of Foreign Affairs verification — is completed by you or your representative. Most files are ready in 2 to 5 working days.
No. Nepal is not a Hague Apostille Convention member, so Nepali documents cannot be apostilled. The correct step is consular attestation.
The power of attorney, or Mukhtiyarnama, is drafted in Nepal to match legal requirements. For property or court use, you sign it before the Nepali Embassy or Consulate in your country, which attests your signature. Your representative then uses it at the relevant office in Nepal.
Under Sec. 19 of the Notary Public Act 2063, a notary may certify a document, translate papers, and attest a copy against its original.
No. Notary-certified translation is limited to Nepali and English. Other languages need a professional translator plus a notarised affidavit of accuracy.
Usually not. The notarisation and translation are done in Kathmandu on your behalf, and a power of attorney lets someone at home complete steps like land registration or bank operations. You handle only the signing and embassy attestation where you live.
The Nepal side — notarisation and certified translation — is typically ready in 2 to 5 working days. The total time depends on how quickly the Nepali Embassy in your country attests your signature and whether MoFA verification is also required.
The most common are power of attorney for property and banking, affidavits and declarations, and certified translations of citizenship certificates, academic transcripts, and birth certificates for visa and university files.
Yes, when a licensed notary completes the notarisation in Nepal under the Notary Public Act 2063. Online submission simply lets you send documents and instructions remotely; the notarial act itself is performed by a licensed notary in Kathmandu.
MoFA verification is a check by Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu. You need it when a receiving bank, court, or land office specifically asks for it. It is a separate government step, not part of the notarisation itself.
Yes. A certified Nepali–English translation of your transcript, citizenship, or birth certificate is prepared for cross-border use and notarised where the university or immigration office requires it. This is one of the most common diaspora requests.
The Nepali Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence attests your signature on a power of attorney. The deed is prepared in Nepal beforehand, so it already meets the format that land offices and courts in Nepal expect.
Statutory ceilings for each notarial act are set by Rule 20 of the Notary Public Rules 2063, so a notary cannot charge above the legal cap for the notarisation itself. Translation and drafting are separate professional services.
Notarisation is done by a licensed notary in Nepal, confirming a document or signature is genuine. Consular attestation is done by the Nepali Embassy abroad, confirming the document for international use. Cross-border files often need both, in sequence.
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, advertisement, or solicitation. Notary Nepal and its team are not liable for any consequences arising from reliance on this information. For legal advice, please contact us directly.
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