Nepal's official .np Domain Registration

Registry Policy

  • Domain registrations under .NP ccTLD is free of cost.
  • Domains are registered on a first-come-first-serve basis but terms and conditions apply.
  • Domains can be registered only under the following secondary NP domains: com.np,   org.np,   edu.np,   net.np,   gov.np,   name.np,   coop.np   and  mil.np. More information on .np ccTLD
  • Foreign companies are required to have an official presence in Nepal as a joint venture, partnership, agent, or a licensee in order to qualify to register a domain. Official documents to prove the local presence will have to be submitted with the application.
  • It may take at least 24 hours to get your domain/s registered or modified. Though it may take longer sometimes depending on the number of pending requests.
  • We kindly request you to provide the appropriate documentation that accurately reflects the domain name.   Process
  • Rejected domains will not be retained for more than three to four business days.
  • The provided NS (Name Server) should be a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) that is properly approved, and not an IP address.
  • Check the availability of the domain/s
  • Submit the registration template from the site register.com.np with all the required information. Your service provider company can be consulted for technical information in the template.
  • Review the information for accuracy before submitting.
  • The submitted documents will be checked and if need, original documents will be asked for further verification.
  • If any formal complaint is received concerning illegal activities associated with website, Mercantile will be obligated to suspend it.