Document authentication is the official legal process of verifying that a document — and the signatures, seals, or certifications on it — are genuine so that foreign governments, educational institutions, embassies, and immigration departments will accept them. In Nepal, document authentication begins with a licensed Notary Public certifying a true copy of original documents (सक्कल बमोजिम नक्कल प्रमाणित). For documents used abroad, authentication establishes an unbroken chain of verified legal authority.
Authentication differs from simple notarisation in that it establishes a complete chain of verified authority — each institution confirms the legitimacy of the institution that came before it. In Nepal, document legalization follows a structured route: Notary Public certified true copy verification & translation → Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA, Department of Consular Services) legalization → destination country embassy attestation. Please note that Nepal is not a signatory to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention and does not issue Apostilles (read our complete Guide to Document Legalization & MoFA Rules in Nepal).
At Hamro Notary (Chabahil, Kathmandu), we ensure your documents are prepared strictly according to official standards before they are submitted for foreign use. We examine your original documents, issue certified true copies with official seals under the Notary Public Act, 2063, provide certified translations where needed, and guide you on the exact submission protocols for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and destination embassies.