An individual's religion shall not be indicated in documents issued by state institutions and organisations. A religious community is comprised of a group of individuals seeking to implement the aims of the same religion. It may be a local subdivision of a corresponding religious association. Religious associations are unions of church and uniform religious organisations namely, communities striving to implement the aims of the same religion. An association shall be comprised of no fewer than two religious communities who are subject to mutual leadership.
Religious centres are higher governing institutions of religious associations.
State recognition denotes state backing of the spiritual, cultural and social heritage of religious associations. The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania shall grant state recognition. Religious associations may request state recognition following the elapse of a period of no less than 25 years from the date of their initial registration in Lithuania. If request is denied, it may be resubmitted, following the elapse of 10 years, from the day request was denied. The Seimas shall deliberate the question upon receipt of a conclusion from the Ministry of Justice.