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The Goa Change of Name and Surname Act, 1990

The Goa Change of Name and Surname Act, 1990

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This Act provides the legal procedure for individuals born in the State of Goa to officially change their name or surname. It applies to any person whose birth is recorded in the state, allowing them to apply to the local Registrar. The process involves publishing a notice in the official Gazette and the Registrar's office to allow objections, followed by an enquiry and final order. Once approved, the new name is entered into the register and a certificate is issued. This ensures that official documents reflect the individual's chosen identity, replacing older records.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Registo Civil do Estado da India approved by Decree dated 9-11-1912.
  5. 4. Power to make rules.
  6. 5. Repeal and saving.

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