about .np registration!

It is available free of cost because Mercantile, which is maintaining primary name service for NP is providing this service free of cost and will remain so as long as Mercantile continues providing it free. MOS-NP doesn't add any cost for the services it provides regarding the domain registrations.

Domain registrations under .NP ccTLD is free of cost.

Domains are registered on a first-come-first-serve basis but terms and conditions apply.

Domains can be registered only under the following secondary NP domains: COM.NP, ORG.NP, EDU.NP NET.NP, GOV.NP and MIL.NP

Foreign companies are required to have an official presence in Nepal as a joint venture, partnership, agent, or a licensee in order to qualify to register a domain. Official documents to prove the presence will have to be submitted with the application.

It may take at least 2 working day to get your domain/s registered or modified. Though it may take longer sometimes depending on the number of pending requests.

Check the availability of the domain/s

Submit the registration template from the site www.mos.com.np with all the required information. Your service provider company can be consulted for technical information in the template.

Review the information for accuracy before submitting.

Information for .np Domain Registration

Read the "Terms and Conditions" carefully.

Required documents for .np registration:

For Official Request

A application letter written in the company/organization's letter-head pad signed by authorized officer. A copy of company/organization registration certificate issued by the respective government bodies must be dropped to the Hostmaster at Mercantile communications, Durbar Marg. Kathmandu. Online form (admin/ technical contacts and valid name servers). (Administrator's contract adress in the online form should be from the company owner)

NOTE:- A company/organisation only can select domain names based on its company/organization's name, product's name, service's name and brand name.

For Personal Request

A application request letter. A copy of the applicant's citizenship certificate must be dropped to the Hostmaster at Mercantile communications, Durbar Marg. Kathmandu in order to verify the authenticity of the applicant as only Nepalese citizens are entitled to register personal domains. Online form (Administrator's contract address in the online form should be from the domain owner)

NOTE:- Personal Domain name should be selected based only on his/her name as mentioned in citizenship certificate.

Terms and Conditions mentioned should be read carefully and follow the steps. and if you have any queries about it then kindly mail at the given address:

 hostmaster@mos.com.np

Mailing address:
The Hostmaster
NP ccTLD Registration Services
MERCANTILE COMMUNICATIONS PVT. LTD.
P. O. Box 876
Durbarmarg, Kathmandu, NEPAL

Tel: +977-1-4240920, +977-1-4220773
Fax: +977-1-4221493