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Temporary residence certificate

अस्थायी बसोबास प्रमाणित

Responsible office

Ward office (all 6,743 wards)

वडा कार्यालय

Who can applyPeople living in a ward other than their permanent address who need official proof of where they currently live.
Typical timeNot published for this service. Ward services in Lalitpur are generally delivered on the day of application (RTI disclosure, Baisakh 2080); Pokhara ward services take the same day, or up to 3 days where a local inquiry (सर्जमिन) is needed. Confirm at the ward.
Taxes / chargesNot stated

01 · Before you apply

Essential information

Legal basis

Local Government Operation Act 2074 (स्थानीय सरकार सञ्चालन ऐन, २०७४) - ward committee duties, including certifications and recommendations (section number not re-verified in this research); fee set by each local level's Finance Act 2083 (e.g. Kathmandu Metropolitan City Finance Act 2083, in force from Shrawan 1, 2083).

Fee information as of

Not found (FY 2083/84 schedules for the named cities not located)

Source updated

not shown

Data confidence

low

02 · Prepare

Documents you need

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

  • The exact list is not published online for KMC, Lalitpur or Pokhara - confirm at the office
  • Application (निवेदन)
  • Copy of citizenship certificate (नागरिकता प्रमाणपत्रको प्रतिलिपि)
  • If you rent, ask whether the landlord's documents (for example a rental agreement, or the landlord's citizenship or tax receipt) are needed; this was not confirmed in this research

03 · At the office

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Ask at the ward office where you currently live for the exact document list.

  2. 2

    Submit the application with copies of your documents at the relevant desk.

  3. 3

    Staff verify that you live there; a local inquiry (सर्जमिन) may be held where needed.

  4. 4

    Pay the service fee at the ward and keep the receipt.

  5. 5

    The ward chair, a ward member or the ward secretary signs the certificate or recommendation.

  6. 6

    Collect it and check every name, date and number against your citizenship certificate before leaving.

04 · Cost

Fees and charges

Temporary residence certificate

Varies by local level; set by each local level's Finance Act 2083.

Not published - confirm at the office (KMC, Lalitpur, Pokhara)

06 · Read carefully

Important notes

  • No official service page was found for this certificate in the named cities.
  • Landlord documents are listed only as a question to ask, not as a confirmed requirement.

08 · Verification

Official sources

Hamro Patro (from Makalu Khabar) - Kathmandu Metropolitan City Finance Act 2083 in force from Shrawan 1 [news]2026-07-18Lalitpur Metropolitan City - proactive disclosure (सूचनाको हक), Magh-Chaitra 2079Baisakh 2080 BSPokhara Metropolitan City notice page (sidebar lists Finance Act 2082, first amendment; no 2083 Act listed)2083-04-04 BS (2026-07-20)