How to Make an Unmarried Certificate in Nepal? - Easy Guide to Make Single Certificate 2026
- Governing Law: Governed primarily under the National Civil Code (Muluki Civil Code 2074) and District Court regulations.
- Jurisdiction: Registered and processed at local Ward Offices or competent District Courts across Nepal.
- Statutory Verification: Certified legal compliance requires original identification, Ward NOC/recommendation, and formal court appearance.

This article will guide you through the complete process of making an unmarried certificate in Nepal for a court marriage.
An unmarried certificate is the most important document for the court marriage process in Nepal. Without an unmarried certificate, one can't complete the court marriage process. An unmarried certificate is proof that someone has not married before or that they are already divorced. The process is guided by the Muluki Civil Code 2074.

Where can we get an unmarried certificate?
You can get an unmarried certificate from the ward office of your permanent address.
What are the documents required to make an unmarried certificate?
1. | Citizenship |
2. | Passport Size Photo |
3. | Witnesses |
4. | Divorce Paper if the divorce was done before |
Process of Making an Unmarried Certificate
1. | The application to provide an unmarried certificate should be given to the concerned ward office. |
2. | Ward officials will verify if he/she is unmarried or divorced. |
3. | After all the documents are submitted and verification is completed, the ward will provide such a certificate. |
Important Reminder
- An unmarried certificate is valid for 30 days only, and it will expire after 30 days. So, within 30 days, the court marriage process must be completed.



