This article will help you to know about the process of making a temporary living certificate in Nepal. It also includes the documents required for a temporary living certificate in Nepal.
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Introduction – Temporary Living Certificate in Nepal
The temporary living certificate is the certificate provided by the ward office of your temporary address. The temporary living certificate is used for various court processes to establish the jurisdiction in the related court. If your permanent district is Kaski, but you want to initiate the court process from Kathmandu District Court, then you have to make a temporary living certificate from the ward office of Kathmandu District.
Temporary Living Certificate for Court Marriage in Nepal
If you are planning a court marriage from a district court away from your permanent address, then a temporary living certificate is essential for you to obtain. It is made from the ward office where you are residing.
Is a temporary living certificate necessary for both partners in a court marriage?
If you both are from the away district than that of your processing district, a temporary living certificate is required for both candidates.
What are the documents required to make a temporary living certificate in Nepal?
- House Rent Agreement
- Passport Size Photos
- Citizenship of the house owner and that of the person living in a rented house
- House Rent Tax paper
Sample of a Temporary Living Certificate

Conclusion
The temporary living certificate is a vital document to establish jurisdiction in the concerned district if you want to initiate the court process from your temporary address. A minimum of a 15-day stay certificate is necessary for this purpose. This is guided by the Muluki Civil Code 2074.

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