Notarised Documents in Nepal from the UK: Full Guide

Around 100,000 people of Nepali heritage live in the UK, from the Gurkha community in Aldershot to families and students across England and Scotland — and many still hold land, pensions, or family matters in Nepal.

A UK apostille alone does not settle those, because Nepal is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention. A power of attorney for property or a court case must run through the Notary Public Act 2063 and the Embassy of Nepal in London.

Here is how a Nepali or NRN in the UK gets a document notarised in Nepal, translated where needed, and attested at the London embassy — without a trip to Kathmandu.

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Who Does What — Nepal Side vs Embassy Side

Most rejected files come from confusing the steps. Notary Nepal is a Kathmandu notary and translation office that handles the Nepal side remotely. The London embassy attests your signature; the FCDO apostilles UK-issued documents.

We do not provide MoFA attestation, embassy attestation, or apostille. The UK issues apostilles through the FCDO, but Nepal is not a Hague member, so a UK apostille is often not enough on its own for use in Nepal — the document typically also needs Embassy of Nepal, London attestation. The correct Nepal-side term is consular attestation.

Key takeaway: Notary Nepal completes notarisation and translation inside Nepal; the London embassy, FCDO, and MoFA steps sit outside our office and are mapped here so your file is accepted.

Power of Attorney for Nepal from the UK

A power of attorney — Mukhtiyarnama in Nepali — authorises a trusted person in Nepal to act for you: sell or register land, operate a bank account, or handle a District Court or divorce matter. It is the most common request from the UK community.

Under Section 153(3) of the National Civil Procedure Code 2074, a power of attorney executed abroad is recognised in Nepal when signed before the Nepali mission. So the deed is signed at the embassy, not simply before a UK solicitor.

The London Route, Step by Step

1. Drafting in Nepal — a registered Nepali lawyer prepares the Mukhtiyarnama on Nepali legal paper, in two originals, naming your attorney and the exact powers, with the lawyer's certificate.
2. Sent to you in the UK — the drafted deed reaches you by courier or as a print-ready file.
3. Sign in person at the Embassy — you appear at the Embassy of Nepal in London (12A Kensington Palace Gardens) by appointment, with your passport, citizenship, and UK residence proof; the Ambassador certifies the deed.
4. Returned to Nepal — the attested power of attorney is couriered home, and your attorney uses it at the land office, bank, or court.

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Key takeaway: The London embassy primarily attests documents connected to Nepali nationals — bring both parties' citizenship copies and any property or tax papers, and book an appointment before you travel to Kensington.

If You Now Hold a British Passport

Nepali missions have restricted power of attorney attestation for former citizens who now hold a foreign passport, including British nationals of Nepali origin. In that case you may instead need to appear before a District Court in Nepal. Confirm your status with the embassy before drafting the deed.

Which Documents Do Nepalis in the UK Need Most?

The UK community skews toward families, students, NRN members, and Gurkha veterans, so the mix differs from the Gulf. As of 2026, under current 2083 BS practice, these are the documents we prepare most often for UK-based clients.

• Power of attorney for land sale, registration, banking, and divorce matters at home
• Affidavits and declarations — relationship, single status, income, or NRN support
• Certified translation of citizenship, academic transcripts, and birth or marriage certificates
• Certified true copies of Nepali originals for pension, property, and family files

Certified Translation Between the UK and Nepal

A Nepali notary may certify translations only between Nepali and English, under Nepal Notary Public Council policy adopted through Rule 7(2). This covers most UK needs directly, since English is the working language on the UK side.

For a Nepali certificate you need in English — a transcript for a UK university, or a birth certificate for a family or visa file — we provide a certified Nepali–English translation with notarisation where the receiving office requires it.

Using a UK Document Inside Nepal

When a UK-issued document must be recognised in Nepal — a UK marriage certificate, company paper, or court order — it usually needs a UK notary or solicitor, then a FCDO Legalisation Office apostille, and then Embassy of Nepal, London consular attestation, because Nepal is not a Hague member. Practice can vary by the Nepali authority receiving it, so confirm the exact requirement with that office. Notary Nepal handles the Nepal-side notarisation and translation once the document reaches Nepal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

In our experience handling UK files since 2016, these errors cause most rejections.

• Relying on an FCDO apostille alone for Nepal — most Nepali offices also want Embassy of Nepal, London attestation.
• Walking in without an appointment at the London embassy.
• Name or date mismatches across citizenship, passport, and translation.
• British passport holders assuming the embassy will attest their power of attorney.
• Handwritten edits on the deed, which the embassy rejects.

Key takeaway: Confirm with the exact Nepal office that will receive the document — land revenue, bank, or court — which steps it requires before you begin.

Conclusion & Next Step

Settling in the UK should not mean losing control of property, pensions, or family matters in Nepal. The process is built to cross borders: you handle the signing and attestation in London, and a licensed office handles the notarisation and translation in Nepal.

Notary Nepal has guided clients from more than 50 countries through this exact chain. Send us your document and purpose, and we will map the steps for your situation — then prepare everything the Nepal side requires.

Ready to start? Contact Notary Nepal today → to get your documents notarised and translated. See also our guide for Nepalis abroad and the USA guide.

Reviewed by: The Legal Team at Notary Nepal — Nepal Notary Public Council licensed notaries

Last reviewed: September 2026