Certified Nepali Document Translation

DoVisa translates all types of Nepali documents including birth certificates (जन्म दर्ता प्रमाणपत्र), marriage certificates (विवाह दर्ता प्रमाणपत्र), death certificates (मृत्यु दर्ता प्रमाणपत्र), citizenship certificates (नागरिकता प्रमाणपत्र), academic transcripts and degree certificates, SLC/SEE examination certificates, police clearance certificates (चारित्रिक प्रमाणपत्र), court orders, affidavits, property deeds (लालपुर्जा), migration certificates, and National ID documents. We handle documents in Nepali (Devanagari script), Maithili, and English, including documents from all 77 districts and municipalities.

DoVisa provides certified translations with a formal statement of accuracy, translator credentials, signature, and date. These certified translations are accepted by international immigration authorities including USCIS, UK Home Office, Canada IRCC, and Australian Department of Home Affairs. Nepal separately maintains an authorized translator system through the Nepal Notary Public Council established under the Notary Public Act, 2063 — authorized translators pass a written examination and obtain a translator certificate from the Council. For submission to Nepali domestic authorities, an authorized translation by a Notary Public Council-licensed translator may be required. DoVisa can coordinate authorized translations through our network of licensed translators in Nepal upon request.

It depends on where the translated document will be used. For submission to international immigration authorities (USCIS, UK Home Office, IRCC, Australian DHA), DoVisa's certified translations are accepted without a Nepali authorized translator. For submission to Nepali domestic authorities such as courts, government ministries, or District Administration Offices, an authorized translation by a Nepal Notary Public Council-licensed translator is typically required under the Notary Public Act, 2063. DoVisa can arrange authorized translations through our licensed translator network in Nepal when needed for domestic use.

Standard certified translation is delivered within 4-6 business days. Express processing is available for 2-3 business days, and rush delivery within 24 hours is available for single-page vital records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. If consular legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also required, the additional authentication process typically takes 7-15 business days after translation is complete, depending on the document type and destination country embassy processing times.

DoVisa translates Nepali documents from Nepali (Devanagari script), Maithili, and English into over 100 target languages. The most common translation pairs for Nepali documents are Nepali to English for immigration and academic purposes. We also provide translations into Arabic (for Gulf country employment), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and many other languages. Our translators are proficient in reading Devanagari script and converting Bikram Sambat dates to Gregorian equivalents.

Yes. DoVisa's certified translations of Nepali documents are accepted by all major immigration authorities worldwide. USCIS requires each translation to include a translator's certificate of accuracy — our translations meet this standard for all visa and immigration application types. The UK Home Office (UKVI), Canada IRCC, Australian Department of Home Affairs, and New Zealand Immigration all accept our certified translations. Our current acceptance rate at these authorities is 98.1%.

No. Nepal is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents from Nepal cannot receive an apostille. Instead, documents intended for international use must undergo consular legalization: verification by the original issuing authority, authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (परराष्ट्र मन्त्रालय) through the Department of Consular Services, and then legalization by the destination country's embassy or consulate in Nepal. This process typically takes 7-15 business days. DoVisa coordinates the complete consular legalization chain for Nepali documents.

All Nepali government documents use the Bikram Sambat (विक्रम सम्वत्) calendar, which is approximately 56-57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. Our translators perform precise date conversions from Bikram Sambat to Gregorian for every date appearing on the translated document. Both the original BS date and the converted Gregorian date are included in the translation for clarity. Since Bikram Sambat months have varying lengths that differ year to year, this conversion requires specialized reference tables — our translators use verified conversion resources to ensure accuracy. Immigration authorities require Gregorian dates on translated documents, making accurate conversion essential.

DoVisa's Nepali translation pricing follows a transparent per-page structure with volume discounts that apply automatically for larger projects. Pricing varies based on document length, complexity of the Devanagari content, and processing speed selected. Express and rush service options are available at additional rates. Consular legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is quoted separately. Upload your documents on our order page for an instant, detailed quote — no hidden fees.

Yes. Many Nepali civil documents, particularly those issued by rural municipality ward offices or older registrations predating the VERIMS digital system, contain handwritten entries in Devanagari script. Older birth certificates, marriage registers, citizenship certificates, and property deeds may be partially or fully handwritten. Our translators are experienced with both modern standardized formats and legacy handwritten Nepali documents from all regions. For very old or degraded documents where portions are illegible, the translator notes any unreadable sections in the certification statement. We recommend uploading the highest-quality scan possible.

You will receive your certified translation as a high-resolution PDF via email for immediate use, followed by the original signed hard copy shipped via tracked international courier. The PDF includes the certified translation, the translator's certificate of accuracy with credentials and signature, and a copy of the original source document. For immigration applications, most authorities accept the PDF version while some may require the original signed copy — we provide both as standard.

Notarization requirements depend on the destination authority. For USCIS, certified translations do not need to be notarized — a translator's certificate of accuracy is sufficient. The UK Home Office and Canada IRCC similarly accept certified translations without notarization. Some Gulf country employers and authorities may require notarization as part of the consular legalization process. DoVisa can arrange notarization as an add-on service when required. For documents intended for use within Nepal, the Notary Public Act, 2063 requires that translations be performed by a Notary Public Council-licensed translator with an official notary seal.