In the case of foreign nationals of Nepali origin, the Embassy has suspended the service of attestation of Power of Attorney from May 1, 2023.

FAQ (बारम्बार सोधिने प्रश्नहरु)

The Embassy attests to the Power of Attorney (POA) of Nepali nationals to execute legal transactions/deeds such as the selling of land, transfer of ownership, divorce, etc. The applicant must be present in person at the Embassy after scheduling an appointment by filling out the form below. Applicants should plan their visit to the Embassy after receiving an email confirming their appointment date and time. Please note that appointment slots are released every two weeks and cover only the upcoming two-week period. This means new slots become available every two weeks for appointments within the next two weeks. If we have to reschedule your appointment, we will communicate promptly.

Required Documents:

1. 1. Two copies of the POA document in traditional Nepali paper (Nepali Kagaj) duly prepared by a registered lawyer in Nepal.
   2. An application addressed to the Head of the Mission by the POA giver.
   3. Both Original and copies of the Citizenship Certificate and Passport of the POA giver and a copy of the Citizenship Certificate of the POA receiver.
   4. Recently taken two passport-size photographs of both the POA giver and the POA receiver.
   5. Original Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) and its copy, or the document showing the visa status of the POA giver and its copy.

Additional Documents required as per the purpose/nature of the POA

For Selling Land:

1. 1. • Copy of Land Ownership Certificate (lalpurja)
      • Copy of the receipt of the land revenue (tiro tireko rasid) paid for the land

For Divorce

1. 1. • Original marriage certificate and its copy

For Vehicle Ownership/ Business/Company Ownership Transfer

1. 1. • Original Vehicle Ownership/ Business/Company Ownership certificate
      • Other relevant documents (Relationship Certificate, Vehicle Bill Book and Tax Certificate, Company Registration and Tax Certificate etc.)

(Note: All copies of documents should be self-attested and signed with a date by the respective holder of the documents.)

Fee:

In case of Land/House transfer to own family members within three generations: USD $5.00.

Otherwise: USD $40.00.

(Please write “Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C.” on your money order or cashier"s check, otherwise, your application will not be processed) SAMPLE.

For any query regarding POA, please contact consular@nepalembassyusa.org

If you are applying from New York:

Consulate General of Nepal in New York:
228 East 45th Street, 4th Floor (Suite 400)
New York, NY-10017
Email: cgnnewyork@mofa.gov.np
Fax: 917 675 6779
Phone: 917 675 6783
Working hours: Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Consular Service: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

In the case of foreign nationals of Nepali origin, the Embassy has suspended the service of attestation of Power of Attorney from May 1, 2023.

Schedule an appointment for PoA Here