Nepal National ID

National ID Registration

Enroll for the Rastriya Parichaya Patra (National ID card).

Who can apply: Nepali citizens

Verified feesLast checked: 2025-03 · District Administration Office / DoNIDCR enrollment center

Government Fee

Service	Cost
First-time cardFree of charge	Free
Duplicate (lost/damaged)Police report required	Rs. 500
Correction (applicant-side error)	Rs. 300
Correction (department error)Free of charge	Free

Government fees only — photocopies, agent help and travel cost extra.

Fees and requirements may change. Verify the latest information with the relevant government office before applying.

Official source: NID pre-enrollment portal

Processing Information

Processing Time: Enrollment plus card printing (weeks to months)
Where to Apply: District Administration Office / DoNIDCR enrollment center
Application: Online pre-enrollment + biometric capture in person
Validity: As printed on the card — renewals not yet billed to the public

Application Process

Pre-enroll online
Fill demographic details on the NID pre-enrollment portal.
Book appointment
Choose a date for biometric capture.
Visit center
Photo, fingerprints, signature and document check in person.
Track by SMS
Follow status updates sent to your mobile.
Collect card
Collect the printed card from the designated office.

Important Notes

NID is increasingly required for banking, SIM, PAN, licence and passport services.
Carry originals — photocopies alone are not enough for verification.
Always verify information from the relevant official government authority.

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Fees, documents, steps and notes as shown on this page. Verify with the relevant office before applying.

Who can apply: Nepali citizens

Government Fee

First-time card: Free (Free of charge)
Duplicate (lost/damaged): Rs. 500 (Police report required)
Correction (applicant-side error): Rs. 300
Correction (department error): Free (Free of charge)

Required Documents

Nepali citizenship certificate
Passport-size photo
Parents' citizenship (If asked)
Marriage certificate (If married)
Migration certificate (Basai-Sarai) (If permanently migrated)
Police report (For duplicate cards only)

Application Steps

Pre-enroll online: Fill demographic details on the NID pre-enrollment portal.
Book appointment: Choose a date for biometric capture.
Visit center: Photo, fingerprints, signature and document check in person.
Track by SMS: Follow status updates sent to your mobile.
Collect card: Collect the printed card from the designated office.

Important Notes

NID is increasingly required for banking, SIM, PAN, licence and passport services.
Carry originals — photocopies alone are not enough for verification.

Official source: NID pre-enrollment portal — https://enrollment.donidcr.gov.np

Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes only, based on the information you enter and the method described. Actual outcomes may differ. This is not professional advice — confirm important decisions with the relevant provider or authority.