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The right to nominate is open to anyone. Nominations are confidential and a nomination should not be made known to the nominee. Self-nominations are not acceptable. The prize can be awarded to a single person or shared for closely related fundamental contributions. Deceased persons cannot be nominated. If an Abel Laureate passes away before receiving the prize, then the prize will be awarded post mortem.
The nomination letter should contain a CV and a description of the candidate's works, together with names of specialists who may be contacted.

Further Information:
http://www.abelprize.no/c53676/artikkel/vis.html?tid=53705