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Religion Change

How to Change Religion in India – Full Process Explained​

Introduction: Understanding Religion Change in India

Changing one’s religion is a deeply personal decision and a constitutionally protected right in India. Under Article 15 of the Indian Constitution, every citizen has the freedom to profess, practice, and adopt any religion of their choice without facing discrimination or coercion.

People in India choose to change their religion for various reasons — such as personal faith, interfaith marriage, separation or divorce, or spiritual transformation. The process is completely legal, transparent, and recognized by the Government of India.

Once the conversion is completed, it is essential to publish your religion change in the Official Gazette of India. This publication serves as your Religion Change Certificate, providing legal proof of your new faith for use in all government, financial, and educational records.

Why Do People Change Their Religion?

  • Personal beliefs or spiritual awakening
  • Interfaith marriage
  • Divorce or separation
  • Social or cultural reasons
  • Inner peace and personal choice

How Long Does the Religion Change Process Take?

Documents Required for Religion Change in India

Mandatory Documents:
  •  Identity Proof: PAN Card / Driving License / Passport / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
  • Address Proof: Aadhaar Card / Ration Card / Electricity Bill
  • Passport-size Photo
  • Religion Change Application Form
  • Religion Change Certificate (from Temple/Church/Mosque)
  • Marriage Certificate (for married individuals)
  • Divorce Decree (if divorced)
  • Affidavit (Declaration after conversion) signed by First Class Magistrate.

Step-by-Step Process for Religion Change in India

Step 1:  Obtain Religion Conversion Certificate

Depending on your new religion, you need to obtain a conversion certificate from an authorized religious institution.

How to Convert to Islam in India

  • Visit a local Mosque
  • Take Shahada in presence of a Maulvi and 2 witnesses
  • Get a Shahada Certificate issued by the mosque

How to Convert to Christianity in India

  • Visit a Church
  • Participate in a Baptism Ceremony
  • Receive a Baptism Certificate from the church

How to Convert to Hinduism in India

  • Visit an Arya Samaj Mandir
  • Participate in Shuddhi Ceremony

Obtain a Conversion Certificate

Step 2: Draft an Affidavit for Religion Change

  • Mention your old religion, new religion, name, and reason for conversion
  • Include address and contact details
  • Sign and notarize the affidavit

 

Step 3: Prepare the Gazette Application 

  • Download the application form from deptpub.nic.in
  • Fill it carefully with correct details
  • Attach the conversion certificate and affidavit

Step 4: Prepare a Compact Disc (CD)

  • Create a soft copy of your religion change details
  • Save it in MS Word format (.doc/.docx)
  • Burn it on a Compact Disc (CD)
    (CD is mandatory for Gazette Publication)

Step 5: Release Newspaper Advertisement

Publish your religion change notice in one national-level

newspaper (in English or Hindi language).

Step 6: Pay Government Fee Online

Step 7: Submit Your Application

Submit all documents to the Gazette Office in Delhi via post or in person

Documents include:

Affidavit

Religion Change Certificate

Application form

CD

Newspaper ad copy

Payment receipt

At Veritas Gazette Consultancy, we understand how stressful official document errors or name changes can be. Our mission is to make every update — whether it’s your PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, or legal records — smooth, secure, and worry-free.

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