Summary✨
- You can check the SIM owner name Ntc by dialing *922# and Ncell by dialing *9966#.
- To change the SIM owner name for Ntc, use the KYC update portal or visit a local office; for Ncell, visit a center with valid ID.
- It’s illegal to use a SIM not registered in your name, as the government uses numbers for identification and crime prevention.
- Proof of usage is required: over six months for Ntc prepaid and over two months for Ncell to change ownership.
- Required documents include a government-issued ID and possibly additional proof of communication history.
Wondering who your Ntc or Ncell SIM card is registered to? And also, to change the owner’s name to yours? You have come to the right place. In this guide, you will find how to check Ntc, Ncell SIM owner name using simple code and the process to change the registered name by online and offline, updated in 2026.
As per the rule, it is illegal to use a SIM card registered in another person’s name. So, to comply with regulations and prevent misuse of your SIM card, you always need to use SIM card on your own name. Another reason is that Government has started to use mobile numbers as an identification on the Nagarik app. Likewise, they also want to prevent the use of someone else’s SIM card for criminal activities.
- Check Ntc SIM owner: Dial
*922# - Check Ncell SIM owner: Dial
*9966# - Change Ntc owner name: Visit Ntc office OR use the Ntc KYC online portal (SIM must be 6+ months old)
- Change Ncell owner name: Visit nearest Ncell center (SIM must be 2+ months old)
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Let’s find the process on how to check the SIM card owner name for both Ntc and Ncell number and the process to transfer it to your name.
Table of contents
How to check Ntc number owner name?
To check the Ntc number owner name, you can do it as per below:
- To check the registered name by USSD, you need to dial *922#.
- Then you will get the display notification of the SIM registered name.
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How to change the SIM registered/owner name in Ntc?
If you find above that the SIM card/mobile number that you are using is not registered in your name or is incorrect, follow the steps as below. For which there is a requirement to have used the number for a long time, greater than six months.
- For prepaid, you need to go to Ntc KYC update portal and enter your number, top to get the OTP, enter OTP to get inside. Now you can update KYC for your name, data of birth, occupation. Then you need to upload your document (Citizenship, photo) and then it will ask you to hold the citizenship and take a live photo. You will also be prompted to provide 4-5 mobile numbers that you have communicated recently. After submission, it will take one day to verify the change of the owner’s name.
- For postpaid, you cannot do the online ownership transfer, so need to visit the Ntc office together with the original owner and his/her Nagarikta. Both of you need to provide the Citizenship copy. In case the original owner cannot be present, you have to present “Warisnama” and a copy of your Citizenship. Fill a form with your photo and then it takes some time to transfer it to your name with some cost. In case of transferring ownership of sim registered on the company name, they should present the PAN number and registration of both at the NTC office.
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How to check Ncell owner name?
To check the Ncell owner name, you need
- to dial *9966# which will tell the name of the registration for that SIM.
- You can also press whether the name displayed is correct or incorrect.
Ncell customers can also check the SIM card name from their Ncell app. If you do not have the app, then download the app and log in to check the owner name.
How to change the SIM card registered (owner) name in Ncell?
If you find the registered name is not on your name or incorrect, Ncell tells you to visit the nearest Ncell center with valid Government IDs (Citizenship, Passport, or Driving license) to register in your name. If you provide proof of using the SIM card for more than two months period, then Ncell staffs do the SIM ownership transfer easily.
Here is the summary of the above post for a reference table.
| Action | Operator | Documents Required | Min. Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check owner name | Ntc | None — dial *922# | — |
| Check owner name | Ncell | None — dial *9966# | — |
| Change owner name (Prepaid) | Ntc | Citizenship / Passport / Driving License + copy + 5–7 called numbers | 6 months |
| Change owner name (Postpaid) | Ntc | Both parties’ Citizenship + Warisnama (if original owner absent) | — |
| Change owner name | Ncell | Citizenship / Passport / Driving License + proof of usage | 2 months |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Checking, transfering Ntc, Ncell registered name
Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for checking SIM owner name in Ntc, Ncell.
Dial *922# to get the registered owner name of Ntc SIM.
For prepaid Ntc SIM owners, you can change the SIM owner name, or the registered name by going to Ntc KYC update portal (as stated above). For postpaid Ntc SIM, you need to visit Ntc office and fill some forms.
You need a valid government-issued ID (Citizenship Certificate, Passport, or Driving License) along with a photocopy. For prepaid, you must also provide 5 numbers you have called from the SIM to prove usage.
Typically, the other day at the office if documents are complete. And for Online KYC updates, it may take 1-2 working day, if everything is smooth.
Yes. Nepal Telecom now offers an online KYC update portal where you can update your SIM ownership without visiting an office.
You can only check your currently used mobile number registered name but not for others SIM card.
Dial *9966# to get the Ncell SIM owner name.
You need to visit Ncell center with your identification and proof of your SIM usage for more than 2 months.
Bring your Citizenship Certificate, Passport, or Driving License to any Ncell center. You must show proof of using the SIM for more than 2 months.
Visit your nearest Ntc office with your original citizenship certificate and a copy. The name correction follows the same process as an ownership change.
Hope the above method helps you to find the Ntc, Ncell number owner name and change it to your own name if you have been using it for some time. So, tell us what you think of the process to check the SIM card owner? Likewise, share your thoughts on the ownership transfer in the comment below.
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