How to Apply for Income Certificate Online
Income certificate proves your annual family income — required for government scheme eligibility, college admissions, and job applications
📋Where is Income Certificate Required?
Government schemes: Ayushman Bharat (income <₹5L), PM Awas Yojana (EWS/LIG/MIG categories), scholarship applications, and BPL identification.
Education: College admissions under EWS quota, fee waiver/concession applications, scholarship applications (post-matric SC/ST/OBC scholarships require income proof).
Employment: Some government job applications require income proof for EWS reservation (annual income <₹8 lakh). Also needed for Stand Up India and PM Mudra applications.
Legal: Court fee waiver applications, legal aid eligibility, and some visa applications require income certification.
💻How to Apply Online (State-Wise)
Income certificates are issued by state revenue departments — each state has its own portal. Common portals:
Uttar Pradesh: edistrict.up.gov.in — apply for income certificate under 'Revenue Department' services.
Maharashtra: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in — select 'Income Certificate' under district services.
Madhya Pradesh: mpedistrict.gov.in — apply under 'Revenue Department'.
Rajasthan: emitra.rajasthan.gov.in — available as an e-Mitra service.
Bihar: serviceonline.bihar.gov.in — under RTPS (Right to Public Service) portal.
Delhi: edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in — apply online under 'Revenue Department'.
General process for all states: Register on the state portal → Fill application form (family income details, sources of income, number of dependents) → Upload documents → Pay fee (₹10-50) → Submit → SDM/Tehsildar office verifies → Certificate issued in 7-15 days.
📄Documents Needed
| Document | Required/Optional |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar card of applicant | Required |
| Ration card (to verify family members) | Required in most states |
| Salary slip / Form 16 (if salaried) | Required for salaried |
| Self-declaration of income (if self-employed) | Required for self-employed |
| Previous year's income certificate (if renewal) | Optional but speeds up process |
| Bank passbook / bank statement | Sometimes required |
| Passport-size photo | Required |