Short answer
Apply to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) distribution centre that covers your area. Bring your citizenship, land ownership certificate, the house's building approval and a ward recommendation. NEA has an application form on its website and an online application for three-phase connections.
The details
What to bring
- Citizenship certificate.
- Land ownership certificate (लालपुर्जा).
- Building approval (नक्सा पास) for the house.
- Ward recommendation.
- Photos.
Good to know
- Renting? The owner usually needs to apply or give written consent.
- Moving a meter to a new owner has its own NEA form (meter transfer).
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Needs review
Written from the sources above and last checked on 8 Oct 2026. Some details aren't confirmed against an official page yet, so check fees and documents with the office before you go.
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