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NGO / association registration

संस्था दर्ता

Responsible office

District Administration Office (Local Administration and Peace & Security section)

जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालय

Who can applyGroups of people who want to register a non-profit association, club or NGO in the district where it will be based.

Typical timeThe day after verification is complete (DAO Sindhuli citizen charter). In practice it depends on how quickly the police report and other offices' opinions arrive.

Taxes / chargesNot stated

01 · Before you apply

Essential information

Legal basis

Association Registration Act 2034 and Association Registration Rules 2034

Fee information as of

c. FY 2077/78 (latest found; DAO Sindhuli)

Source updated

2077-06-05 BS (DAO Sindhuli citizen charter, from file name)

Data confidence

medium

02 · Prepare

Documents you need

Bring original documents together with readable photocopies. Names, dates and record details should match across every document.

Statute of the organisation (विधान): 3 copies on Nepali paper, signed or sealed by all office-bearers
Application in the format of Schedule 1 of the Association Registration Rules 2034, signed by all office-bearers
Minutes (निर्णय) of the ad hoc committee (तदर्थ समिति) meeting that decided to register
Photocopies of the citizenship certificates of all ad hoc committee members
3 passport-size photos of each ad hoc committee member
Recommendation (सिफारिस) from the local government
Proof that working-committee office-bearers live in the area of operation
Police report (प्रहरी प्रतिवेदन) on the conduct of the office-bearers
Opinion of other relevant offices, if the name or objectives need to be checked
All ad hoc committee members must appear in person with their original citizenship certificates

03 · At the office

Step-by-step process

1
Hold an ad hoc committee meeting, adopt the statute and decide to register. Record the minutes.
2
Get a recommendation letter from the local government where the organisation will be based.
3
Submit the Schedule-1 application with the statute and documents at the DAO's Local Administration section.
4
A police report on the office-bearers' conduct is required; ask the DAO how it is obtained in your district.
5
All ad hoc members appear in person with their original citizenship certificates for verification.
6
Pay the registration fee. The certificate is issued the day after verification is complete.

04 · Cost

Fees and charges

NGO registration fee

DAO Sindhuli citizen charter (c. 2077 BS); may vary by district – confirm at your DAO

Rs 1,000

06 · Read carefully

Important notes

The organisation must be renewed every year at the DAO (see NGO renewal).
Office-bearers must live in the area of operation, and proof of residence is required.
NGOs that will work through the Social Welfare Council or with foreign assistance also need SWC affiliation (background; see that entry).
Only the DAO Sindhuli charter (c. 2077 BS, text partly garbled) was read. Check your own district's citizen charter for current fees.

07 · Where to go