How to make unmarried certificate in Nepal

An unmarried certificate is an important legal document that confirms someone is not married. It is frequently necessary for different administrative reasons, like passport applications, visa acquisition, or government exam participation. The certificate is important for proving eligibility for marriage, ensuring transparency in legal matters, and avoiding problems with bigamy or fake marriages. Additionally, it helps to easily handle official paperwork and transactions where marital status plays a crucial role. In general, a single status document is necessary for people to formally confirm their unmarried status and adhere to legal obligations in various official and personal situations.

A unmarried certificate or individual certificate is the primary document needed for court marriage in Nepal. Court marriage in Nepal cannot be performed without the unmarried certificate.

Procedure of Obtaining Unmarried Certificate in Nepal for Court Marriage

• Go to the ward office where you are officially living and bring your citizenship, photos, and population card.
• Submit the request for the certificate of unmarried status to the ward office.
• The ward office will confirm and, if suitable, issue you an unmarried certificate.

Note : Unmarried certificates provided by the district office will lapse in 35 days. Therefore, either finalize the court marriage within 35 days or obtain a new unmarried certificate.