What is Bluebook (Vehicle Registration / Sawari Darta)?
नीलो किताब
The bluebook (nilo kitab) is a vehicle's official registration certificate in Nepal, issued by the Transport Management Office. It records the owner, vehicle details and tax payments. The annual vehicle tax and renewal are commonly called 'bluebook renewal'.
Every vehicle must have a valid bluebook with up-to-date tax and renewal entries. Driving with an expired bluebook attracts fines.
Annual vehicle tax depends on engine capacity (cc) or motor power (kW for EVs) and the province, plus a renewal fee and late-fine ladder.
Sources & data note
Definitions explain standard Nepali terms in everyday and official use. Land-unit conversions follow the standard Nepali measurement system; tax and contribution rates reflect current law (Income Tax Act 2058, VAT Act 2052, Social Security Act 2074) and are revised each fiscal year by the Finance Act — always confirm current-year figures with the relevant authority.