Attestation Services

The Embassy of Nepal provides attestation and certification services for various documents required by Nepali nationals. Applicants must submit all required supporting documents as outlined below.

A. Attestation of Citizenship, Minor Certificate, and Birth Certificate

Required Documents:

• Duly filled Attestation Application Form (Download Form HERE).

• Original document(s) and a photocopy of each document to be attested.

• Copy of the applicant's Passsport and Citizenship Certificate.

• Attested copies (with seal and signature) of the original document(s) from the Department of Consular Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal.

• Proof of U.S. Status (such as a visa, Green Card).

• Money Order or Cashier"s Check of $50.00 payable to the Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C

• Self-addressed prepaid return envelope with a tracking number (Not required for self-pickup).

B. Attestation of Marriage Certificate

Required Documents:

1. Duly filled Attestation Application Form (Download Form HERE).

2. Original and a copy of the Marriage Certificate, issued by the District Administration Office or Local Authorities (VDC/Municipality).

3. Copy of both husband and wife's Passsport and Citizenship Certificate.

4. Attested copy (with seal and signature) of the original document(s) from the Department of Consular Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal.

5. Proof of U.S. Status (such as a visa, Green Card).

6. Money Order or Cashier's Check of $50.00 payable to the Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C.

7. Self-addressed prepaid return envelope with a tracking number (Not required for self-pickup).

C.Attestation of Police Clearance Certificate

Required Documents:

1. Duly filled Attestation Application Form (Download Form HERE).

2. Original and a copy of the Police Report issued by Nepal

3. Copy of the applicant's Passsport and Citizenship Certificate.

4. Attested copies (with seal and signature) of the original document(s) from the Department of Consular Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal.

5. Money Order or Cashier"s Check of $50.00 payable to the Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C.

6. Self-addressed prepaid return envelope with a tracking number (Not required for self-pickup)

Note: Visit the official website of Nepal Police to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate:
🔗 Police Clearance Report Application

Authentication of Documents Issued by U.S. agencies:

For documents issued by U.S. agencies, applicants must complete the following steps before sending them to the Embassy Of Nepal for authentication:

1. Notarization: Have the document notarized by a notary public.

2. State Authentication: Authenticate the document from the Office of the Secretary of State of the state where the document was issued.

3. Federal Authentication: Obtain authentication from the Office of Authentications, U.S. Department of State.

🔗 Click here for authentication procedures by the U.S. Department of State

Fee & Payment Methods:

Processing Time: Processing time takes 4 to 6 business days.

Application Procedure:

Applicants may mail/drop-off the completed Travel Document Application along with all required documents to:

Embassy of Nepal
2730 34th Place, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Telephone: +1 (202) 667-4550
Fax: +1 (202) 667-5534