Nepal · .np

.np registration requirements

A practical checklist of what the .np registry typically asks for, by type of applicant.

General points

Registrations are made at register.com.np and are reviewed manually.
Registration under .np has been free of charge.
Names are allocated first come, first served, subject to the registry’s terms.
Processing takes at least 24 hours and can take longer when many requests are pending.
Documents are submitted as scans (PDF or image) together with a cover letter.

Documents by applicant type

Applicant	Extension	Typical documents
An individual	.name.np	A valid identity document, such as a Nepali citizenship certificate A cover letter requesting the domain
A registered company	.com.np	Company registration certificate PAN/VAT registration certificate (commonly requested) Cover letter on official letterhead, signed (and stamped) by an authorized person
A foreign company	.com.np	Documents proving official presence in Nepal (joint venture, partnership, agent or licensee) Cover letter on official letterhead, signed (and stamped) by an authorized person
An NGO or non-profit	.org.np	Registration certificate of the organization with the relevant authority Cover letter on official letterhead, signed (and stamped) by an authorized person
An educational institution	.edu.np	Registration or approval document of the educational institution Cover letter on official letterhead, signed (and stamped) by an authorized person
A cooperative	.coop.np	Cooperative registration certificate Cover letter on official letterhead, signed (and stamped) by an authorized person
A government body	.gov.np	An official request letter from the government body
A network provider	.net.np	Registration or licence documents for the network service Cover letter on official letterhead, signed (and stamped) by an authorized person

Choosing a name

The registry expects the name to relate to the applicant — typically the registered name of the organization or, for name.np, the person’s own name as shown on their identity document.

Standard domain syntax applies: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen. Check the registry policy for current length limits and any restricted names.

Summary of the registry’s published Registry policy, last reviewed on 24 September 2026. The registry is the authority and its rules can change — always confirm before applying.