Malpot land record search
Before you pay advance, check at the Land Revenue Office (Malpot) and Survey Office (Napi) that the seller owns the land and nothing blocks the sale.
What to check
- 1Ownership record (sresta)The register entry shows the current owner, kitta number, area and any co-owners. It must match the lalpurja.
- 2Freeze or loan (rokka)A bank loan, court case or government hold blocks transfer. Ask for a 'rokka chhaina' check.
- 3Cadastral map (napi naksa / trace)From the Survey Office: the plot's shape, neighbours (char killa) and road access on the official map.
- 4Land tax receipt (tiro)The seller must be up to date on land revenue and property tax.
- 5Land class and use zoneAgricultural, residential or commercial zoning decides what you can build.
- 6Road and setbackCheck the planned road width (mapdanda) on the trace before you measure.
What to take
- Copy of the lalpurja (land ownership certificate)
- Kitta (plot) number, map sheet number and ward
- Seller's citizenship copy
- Your citizenship card
- Small fee for copies (usually a few hundred rupees)
Online
The Department of Land Management and Archive and the Survey Department run Land Records Information Management (LRIMS) offices; many Malpot offices give printouts the same day. Ask the office for its e-service.
dolma.gov.np dos.gov.np