Overview
Who needs this?
- Buyers purchasing a house, flat or plot of land
- Families dividing ancestral property among heirs
- Parents gifting land to children or relatives
- Owners correcting names or boundaries on an existing Lalpurja
Requirements
You should be able to say yes to each of these before you start.
- The seller must be the registered owner shown on the Lalpurja
- The land must be free from court attachment, bank mortgage or pending disputes
- Both parties must be present in person or represented by a registered power of attorney
- Foreign nationals generally cannot own land in Nepal, with limited exceptions
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Stage 1 of 5 · Records
- 1Records
- 2Agreement
- 3Deed
- 4Fees
- 5Lalpurja
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What typically comes next: Agreement — usually the step “Agree terms and pay an advance” below.Jump to the steps
Step-by-step procedure
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Step 1
1–3 daysCheck the land records
Visit Malpot and the Survey Office to confirm the seller is the true owner and that the plot number, area and boundaries match. Look for any note of mortgage, court order or dispute on the record.
Land Revenue Office and Survey Office
Tip: Walk the plot with the trace map; the physical boundary sometimes differs from the paper.
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Step 2
1 dayAgree terms and pay an advance
Once the records are clean, sign a written agreement (Baina) recording the price, advance paid and the date for final transfer. Keep the advance small until the transfer is done.
Between the parties, ideally witnessed by a lawyer
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Step 3
1–2 daysPrepare the sale deed
A licensed deed writer or lawyer drafts the Rajinama with the plot details, price and party information. Both parties review it carefully before signing at the office.
Licensed deed writer (Lekhapadhi) or advocate
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Step 4
1 dayValuation and fee assessment
Malpot values the land using the government minimum rate for that area and calculates the registration fee, which in urban municipalities is roughly 4–6 percent of the valuation. Capital gains tax may also be assessed on the seller.
Land Revenue Office (Malpot)
Tip: Ask for the fee calculation in writing before you deposit the money.
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Step 5
1 daySign before the officer and pay fees
Both parties appear before the Malpot officer, confirm the deed and put thumbprints and signatures on it. The registration fee and any tax are paid at the bank counter or through the office.
Land Revenue Office (Malpot)
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Step 6
1–7 daysCollect the new Lalpurja
The office updates the land record and issues a new ownership certificate in the buyer's name. Check every detail on the certificate before you leave the counter.
Land Revenue Office (Malpot)
Tip: Also update the municipal property tax record so future tax receipts come in your name.
Documents required
Tick items off as you gather them.
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Estimated cost
| Item | Typical range (NPR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government fee | Rs. 40,000 – 6,00,000 | Registration fee of about 4–6 percent of the government valuation in urban areas; rural rates are lower. |
| Professional fee | Rs. 10,000 – 35,000 | Record check, deed drafting and attendance at Malpot. |
| Other expenses | Rs. 3,000 – 10,000 | Deed writer, map copies, photographs and travel. |
| Indicative total | Rs. 53,000 – 6,45,000 | Sum of the ranges above. |
Estimated timeline
1–3 weeks
Typical end-to-end duration once your documents are ready. The transfer itself can finish in a day once documents and clearances are ready.
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