Land Registration in Nepal (Malpot, Lalpurja & Dakhil Kharej)
Buying or selling land in Nepal goes through the Land Revenue Office (Malpot). Here is the process, the key documents, and what dakhil kharej means.
जग्गा किनबेच, लालपुर्जा र दाखिल खारेजको मालपोत कार्यालयको प्रक्रिया।
Land transactions in Nepal are registered at the Land Revenue Office (मालपोत / Malpot). The ownership certificate is the lalpurja (लालपुर्जा), and transferring ownership after a sale involves dakhil kharej (दाखिल खारेज / mutation).
Key terms: Lalpurja = land ownership certificate. Malpot = Land Revenue Office. Dakhil kharej = updating the ownership record after transfer. Napi = Survey Office (for maps/plotting).
Documents Usually Required
- Lalpurja (ownership certificate) of the land.
- Citizenship certificates of buyer and seller.
- Land revenue (malpot) tax clearance receipt.
- Passport-size photos of both parties.
- Land map / trace (naksa) from the Survey Office where required.
- Ward recommendation where required.
The Buying / Selling Process
- Verify the land — check the lalpurja, plot number, area and that there are no disputes or loans against it.
- Clear land revenue tax up to date at the Malpot office.
- Prepare the deed (rajinama) for the sale with both parties.
- Register at the Malpot office — both buyer and seller attend with documents and photos.
- Pay the registration fee / tax as assessed.
- Dakhil kharej (mutation) — the ownership record is updated and a new lalpurja is issued in the buyer name.
⚠️ Always verify first. Confirm the plot details at Malpot and Survey Office, check for any loan/lien on the land, and make sure the seller is the genuine owner before paying.
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