Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Society Registration, Change in Society Name: Citizen’s Portal User Manual
The Inspector General of Registration and Stamps issued the Society Registration, Change in Society Name: Citizen’s Portal User Manual, copyrighted in 2019, to guide citizens through applying online to change a registered society’s name. It explains portal navigation, application details, submission, online payment and request status tracking.
What the manual covers
The Society Registration, Change in Society Name: Citizen’s Portal User Manual is official portal guidance from the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps, located at 100, Santhome High Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028. It is intended for citizens using the registration portal to apply for a change in the name of a registered society.
The manual does not state that it changes registration law or creates a new fee. It explains how to complete the online application and view the basic fee details displayed by the portal.
Who it affects
The Society Registration, Change in Society Name: Citizen’s Portal User Manual is relevant to a citizen or society representative who wants to:
- Apply online to change a registered society’s name.
- Submit details of the society and its resolution.
- Pay the applicable amount through the online payment gateway.
- Check the status of a submitted request.
Application process
The Society Registration, Change in Society Name: Citizen’s Portal User Manual gives the following steps:
- Log in to the website using a username and password.
- Select Registration, then Society Registration, followed by Change in Society Name.
- Review or provide the registration number, existing society name, registration date and old society address.
- Select who is presenting the application from the dropdown menu.
- Select the date of the resolution and enter the number of members who signed the minutes of meeting.
- Enter the proposed new name of the society.
- View the basic fee details shown by the portal.
- Submit the application and note the application number for future reference.
Payment and tracking
The Society Registration, Change in Society Name: Citizen’s Portal User Manual states that applicant type, applicant name and office name must be selected during the payment process. Address and applicant details are then populated automatically.
The applicant must view the service description, submit the application and select Pay Now. The applicant must also read and accept the terms and conditions before being directed to the online payment gateway. After logging in and completing payment, the citizen can return to Registration, select Society Registration and use Search Request to view the request status.
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Common questions
Where do I start an online application to change a society’s name?
Log in with your username and password. Select Registration, Society Registration and then Change in Society Name.
What information is required for the name change application?
The portal uses the society’s registration number, current name, registration date and old address. You must also select who presents the application, provide the resolution date, enter the number of members who signed the minutes and enter the proposed new name.
Does the manual specify the fee for changing a society’s name?
No amount is stated in the manual. It says the portal allows the applicant to view the basic fee details.
How can I check the status of a society name change request?
Select Registration, then Society Registration and Search Request. The citizen can view the request status there.
