Change of names
Anyone from outside the state can change their names and surnames at will The process seems legally very easy. The resemblance to Goan surnames is what intriguing. Claims have been preferred for registration family properties, Iinheritances , Portuguese passports by changing names or to establish Goan identity specially with surnames Though legally there is no bar the non Goans attempting such an exercise is definitely with sone ulterior motives Many fraudulent cases have come to light. The reason for changing names must be strictly scrutinised It would be advisable that the person gets it done in his own place were birth is registered Hence if birth is not registered i'm Goa it would be justified to refuse such requests Advertisement in any one paper doesn't draw pointed attention as a matter of routine Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
