A legally enforceable document in Nepal isn't just a well-worded text — it is a Civil-Code-2074-compliant instrument, signed by the right parties before the right witnesses, notarised under Notary Public Act 2063, and where applicable registered with the correct government office. Alpine Law Associates drafts, notarises and registers Tamasuk, Power of Attorney, agreements, wills, and affidavits for resident Nepalis, businesses, and the NRN diaspora — end-to-end, with a fixed quote at intake.
What legal documents must be drafted by a lawyer in Nepal?
Civil Code 2074 (Muluki Civil Code) treats certain instruments as required-form documents — they must be written, signed by the parties, witnessed, and in many cases notarised or registered to be enforceable. These include Tamasuk (debt deeds) under Sec. 503–510, Power of Attorney under Sec. 118–125, sale deeds for immovable property at the Land Revenue Office, partition deeds under Sec. 192–202, and partnership deeds under the Partnership Act 2020 (still in force where Civil Code is silent). A lawyer-drafted document protects you on three fronts: legal compliance, evidentiary weight in court, and procedural enforceability when something goes wrong.
How does Tamasuk (loan-and-collateral deed) drafting work?
Tamasuk is a written deed under Civil Code 2074 Sec. 503–510 recording a loan together with the property pledged as collateral. To be enforceable in court the deed must state the principal sum, the interest rate (capped by Nepal Rastra Bank usury guidance), the collateral with identifying particulars, the repayment terms, and the consequences of default. It must be signed by the lender, the borrower, and at least two witnesses, and notarised. Kapali Tamasuk is the stricter variant where real property (land or house) is the collateral, and possession or title transfer may follow on default. Alpine drafts both with the title-search and Land Revenue verification completed before signature, so that the security interest holds up on enforcement.
How is a Power of Attorney drafted and notarised in Nepal?
A Power of Attorney (Adhikrit Waris-nama) is drafted under Civil Code 2074 Sec. 118–125. The deed must name the grantor, the agent (waris), the specific powers being granted (sale of land, court representation, banking, NRN matters), the duration, and any conditions or revocation triggers. Generic "all powers" language is enforceable but invites disputes — we recommend itemised scope. The signed POA is notarised under Notary Public Act 2063 before two witnesses. For NRNs abroad, the grantor signs before a Nepali embassy notary or completes consular notarisation; the original is then couriered to Nepal where we complete onward registration if needed.
What does it cost to draft and notarise a legal document?
Alpine quotes a fixed professional fee at intake — no hourly surprise. Standard documents (Power of Attorney, simple agreements, affidavits) start at NPR 3,000–8,000. Tamasuk and partnership deeds run NPR 5,000–15,000 depending on the complexity of the collateral or capital structure. Government registration fees (Land Revenue, OCR, court) and the notary stamp are billed separately at cost — we share the official receipts. NRN remote-intake versions carry no surcharge for the workflow itself; courier and apostille fees pass through.
How long does drafting and notarisation actually take?
For a resident client with documents in order, the standard timeline is 3–4 working days: intake on day 0, first draft on day 1–2, one revision round, notarisation on day 3–4. Registered deeds (sale, partition, partnership, long-lease) add 5–10 days for the government office. NRN intake from abroad runs 5–10 days end-to-end depending on courier speed and embassy-notary scheduling. Urgent same-day notarisation is available for emergencies — surcharge applies.
Can Alpine draft documents for NRNs and clients abroad?
Yes. Our NRN intake is a remote workflow: a 30-minute video consultation to capture the transaction's purpose, parties, and any property descriptions; a document checklist over email (citizenship copies, photographs, two witness IDs); a draft circulated for the grantor's approval; the grantor signs before a Nepali embassy or consular notary abroad; the original courier-arrives in Nepal, where we complete notarisation, registration, and the MoFA apostille chain for use back in the foreign jurisdiction. For divorce, NRN citizenship, property sale or inheritance matters, we typically combine the POA with the matter itself in a single engagement.
What does Alpine's drafting workflow include?
Each engagement covers: a structured 15–20 minute intake call to capture scope, parties, and risk concerns; a Civil-Code-compliant first draft circulated within 1–2 working days; one revision round at no extra charge; final execution before two witnesses (three for Wills); notarisation under Notary Public Act 2063; and where required, registration at the Land Revenue Office, Office of the Company Registrar, District Court, or MoFA apostille for foreign use. We handle title searches, party-due-diligence, and signature collection from co-owners or counter-parties.
Why hire an advocate to draft instead of using a template?
Civil Code 2074 requires substance, not just form — a template downloaded online may omit collateral identification, witness execution, or notary endorsement, and fail when challenged. Three real costs of unsigned-by-counsel documents we see weekly: deeds rejected at registration for non-compliant form; security interests that don't survive enforcement because the property identifier was ambiguous; NRN Powers of Attorney rejected at the District Administration Office because consular notarisation was incomplete. An advocate-drafted document costs marginally more than a template service and saves the cost of redoing work or losing the underlying transaction.
What documents do you need to bring to the intake call?
For most engagements: citizenship certificates (or passports for foreigners) of all parties; photographs of grantor and agent (POA); collateral particulars (land citizen number for property-backed deeds); two witnesses with citizenships available for the execution day; the underlying transaction document (loan note, sale agreement, partnership terms) if one exists. NRN clients abroad send scanned copies during intake; originals follow by courier. Alpine sends a tailored checklist after the intake call.
Can Alpine register the document with the government after drafting?
Yes. After notarisation, registration is required for certain deeds — sale and partition at the Land Revenue Office (LRO), partnerships at the Office of the Company Registrar (OCR), long-leases (>5 years) at LRO, and MoFA legalisation/apostille for documents going abroad. We complete the full chain end-to-end including queue management at the relevant government office. For court-filed instruments (writs, plaints, replies) we cover both drafting and filing.
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Tell us what you need to do — we'll quote a fixed fee and turn it around in 1–4 working days. NRN remote intake available.
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Common questions on Nepali legal document drafting are answered in the FAQ section below — Tamasuk vs Kapali Tamasuk, POA documents required, NRN drafting workflow, costs, registration, and more.
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