Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal, reputedly the world's smallest living man at just 56 cm high turned 18 years old two weeks ago.
He now hopes to be officially recognised for his record size.
Four years ago, Thapa made an application for a Guinness World Record for being the smallest man.
Khagendra Thapa Magar....seeks recognition as the shortest
However, the application was rejected because he was just a 14-year-old boy then and too young to qualify.
But on Oct 7, he turned 18 and became an adult. He is now set to submit another application.
"We will forward the necessary documents to Guinness officials," Thapa's father, Rup Bahadur Thapa Magar said during his birthday celebration.
He said he wanted his son to have a good future, be educated and live in an independent life.
"When he was born he was so small he could fit in the palm of your hand."
"But I am proud to be his father.He has brought fame not just for himself but for his country," his father added.
According to a website set up by his supporters, Thapa weighed only 600 grams at birth.
His hobbies include "playing with pebbles" and "worshipping Buddha."
The current world record for the shortest living man is held by He Pingping of China, who is 73 cm tall.
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