All nine types
| Type | Who can register | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| .com.np | Open to any person or business | Shops, companies, freelancers, personal brands |
| .org.np | Non-profit organisations | NGOs, INGOs, associations, clubs |
| .edu.np | Educational institutions, from primary schools up | Schools, colleges, training institutes |
| .net.np | Domains pointing to a distributed network of computers | ISPs and network operators |
| .gov.np | Nepal government entities and agencies only | Ministries, municipalities, public offices |
| .coop.np | Cooperatives only | Savings and credit or agricultural cooperatives |
| .info.np | Open to any person or entity | Information sites |
| .name.np | Individuals (other registrations can be challenged) | Personal sites and portfolios |
| .mil.np | Nepal military only | Nepal Army |
Documents you will need
Individuals: a request letter and one ID — citizenship certificate, passport, driving licence, voter card, NRN ID card, or a resident visa for foreign nationals.
Companies: a request letter on letterhead with signature and stamp, plus the company registration certificate. Joint ventures and permanent establishments add a PAN certificate.
NGOs and INGOs (.org.np): the organisation's registration certificate and, for foreign organisations, Social Welfare Council affiliation.
Missing stamps, unsigned letters and expired certificates are the usual reasons for rejection. Our .com.np assistant writes the request letter for you.
When a paid domain is the better choice
.np approval takes at least a day and can take longer, the name can be released if the registry reverifies it and your documents no longer match, and a 2025 draft bill proposes charging for .np in future (see what may change in 2027).
A .com or .org is active minutes after payment and needs no documents. Many Nepali businesses hold both: the .com.np for local trust, the .com as the name nobody can take from them.