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How to legally change religion in the Gazette

For many years, it used to take a long time to change the name or date of birth, religion or any other change in the government gazette. It was necessary to fill forms, fees in the government office and sometimes pay additional fees to expedite this process. But now, as the facility of registration in the gazette has gone online, changing your name has become very easy and simple with the online gazette.

What changes can be registered in the gazette?

Changes in date of birth, name, religion can be officially registered in the gazette. Change of name for married and employed women, correction of some minor mistakes in the name, name change can be registered in the Gazette.

Reasons for change of religion:

• Affidavit of change of religion: An affidavit is required to be prepared for change of religion in the official Gazette. An affidavit is a legal document that includes name, address, old religion and new religion. We are providing customized affidavit for change of religion online in the Gazette to our clients.
• Advertisement in Newspaper: This is the next step for change of religion in the Gazette, once we have made the affidavit, the applicant needs to give an advertisement in the newspaper, the advertisement will include the old and new religion of the applicant.
• Publication in the Gazette: An online religion change application needs to be made to the concerned authority and for this we need to follow the proper procedure.

Name Change Process in Gazette:

The steps are as follows:

• After that, create your login ID
• Login with your name and password
• Fill in all the correct mandatory details like old name and new name/reason for name change/date of birth, mobile number and email id/address etc.
• Attach all the documents (ID proof / address proof / photo and application) and continue
• Select the option to pay the fee (Net banking / credit card / debit card etc.)

The required documents are as follows:

• ID proof: PAN card or Passport or Driving license or Aadhar card or Voter ID
• Residence proof: Ration card or Aadhar card or Electricity Bill
• Photo: One passport size photo
• Application Form: Duly signed application form with all details including old and new names,
• Correspondence address, contact details and reason for name change
• For minors below 18 years of age (mandatory documents)
• Identity proof: Aadhar card or School ID or Aadhar card
• Residence proof: Ration card or Aadhar card
• Age proof: Birth certificate or Bonafide
• Photo: One passport size photo
• Caste certificate

Frequently asked questions for change of religion:

• Is Gazette notification mandatory for change of religion?

A person seeking to change his name and religion should keep the following documents ready for publication in the Gazette of India. Affidavit duly signed by the applicant and attested by a Judicial Magistrate/Notary. Original newspaper in which the advertisement of change of name and religion has been published.

• How to change religion on Aadhaar card?

There is no alternative to religion. Aadhaar card does not recognize your religion. Also, you can update your date of birth only once and name twice in your life. You can update some other details like gender, address, mobile number, father/husband/wife name etc.

• How do I change my religion on my caste certificate?

Process of conversion in India:

• Step 1: Filing the affidavit. The religion of the convert should be recorded in an affidavit of at least 10 denominations on stamp paper.
• Step 2: Advertisement in newspapers.
• Step 3: Notification in the Gazette.
• Can a government employee change religion?

Conversion of religion should not have any effect on your job because conversion of religion has only a prospective effect, not a retrospective effect. But you may lose benefits provided to the Scheduled Caste category like reservation and atrocity protection. The government cannot discriminate on the basis of religion.

• What is the time limit for Gazette notification?

The process generally takes 15 to 30 days from the submission of the application to its publication in the Gazette. However, this timeline may vary depending on the specific case and the department of publication.

• What is the time limit for gazette notification?

The process generally takes 15 to 30 days from the time of submission of the application to publication in the gazette. However, this timeline may vary depending on the specific case and the department of publication.

• Is it mandatory to change your name after changing religion?

No, it is not mandatory to change your name after converting to Hinduism or any other religion in India. This is a personal choice. You can choose to keep your current name or adopt a new name that matches your religious beliefs.

• Can I change my religion to Hinduism?

There is no process for entering Hinduism. It is not a religion of certificates, courses or orders. For this reason, anyone is free to become a follower. A large number of Hindu prayers, ceremonies and puja rituals are based on region-specific sects and traditions.

• What is an affidavit for conversion of religion?

The affidavit should include all relevant details such as the name of the person signing the affidavit, the address of the person signing the affidavit, the date of birth of the person signing the affidavit, the current religion of the person signing the affidavit, etc. of the person signing the affidavit.

• How to change religion in the Gazette?

To publish a Gazette notification for conversion of religion, you usually need to submit a formal application along with supporting documents such as an affidavit, proof of conversion, and any other documents specified by the government.