SK
(Querist) 18 March 2017
This query is : Resolved
Dear Experts,
My mother has two names. One is her maiden name (eg. Cathy Smith , she is not an indian by birth) and when she moved to india with my father, his family called her by an indian name (eg. Savita Naik)
So now she has two sets of documents.
Under maiden name she has the following: Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate Passport OCI (overseas citizen of India card)
Under Indian Name : Ration Card Adhaar card Pan Card Bank Accounts Property
My father is no more, and we dont have any legal document stating the Indian name was changed legally. I think they just started using her indian name and applying for documents.
I would like to change this and get all her documents to her maiden name. Is that possible? How can I go about it?
I am applying for her visa abroad, and I am worried these name inconsistencies will cause her visa to be rejected.
Admittedly you wish to change the name of your mother i.e. Indian name to foreign name. Married lady status proposed to be changed to foreign maiden name.
You can do so by following due process of law and procedure under certain circumstances.
To advise you further, let me see the copy of property documents.
dr vedula gopinath advocate high court vgnath@gmail.com 9866013121
Guest
(Expert) 19 March 2017
With what advantage in mind you or your mother want to change her name?
Thank you for your response. Really appreciate it.
I have researched and found that one person cannot have two names at the same time. I want to ensure that all her documents reflect the same name (maiden name), and any property owned by her is legal and should not come under dispute because it is under a different name.
The property I have mentioned is our house, that was left to her by my late father in his will. It is now in her name (Indian Name).
Ms.Usha Kapoor
(Expert) 06 July 2018
Agree with Vedula Gopinath.
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