How To Get An Online Income Certificate

How to get an online income certificate. An income certificate is a document issued by a state’s respective office-bearer certifying the income of an individual or his family from all sources. The person or body authorized by the state government to issue income certificates varies from state to state. The state government may bestow Village Tehsildar, District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Collector, Revenue Circle Officer, or any other authority the power to issue such certification. With recent technological advancements, an Income certificate can also be obtained online.

Why should you get an online Income Certificate?

An income certificate acts as eligibility proof for various schemes of the government. In certain states, it is also known as the “EWS Certificate” or “Economically Weaker Section Certificate”. Some of the benefits that one can avail of using the income certificate are:

1. An income certificate needs to be produced to avail tax relaxation at the time of property purchase.
2. Helps in securing admissions to educational institutions. Most universities in India have a 10% quota in seats for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students. For securing an EWS Certificate, the income level varies state-wise. For instance, in Haryana, people having income less than 8 lakhs from all sources annually are eligible for the certificate but in Kerala, the limit is 4 lakhs per annum.
   Certain central and state scholarship programs for UG and PG college students are also open for students belonging to the EWS category. 
3. In the union territory of Delhi, state-sponsored coaching for JEE, NEET, Civil Services, and Judicial Examinations can be availed too, subject to other eligibility criteria.
4. For availing of free or concessional medical benefits like subsidized medicines, free treatment, and hospitalization.
5. Helps in securing loans for personal and business consumption at concessional rates of interest.
6. Receiving relief benefits like ration and rehabilitation among others from state and non-state agencies in times of a natural calamity, disaster, or pandemic.
7. Widows and the elderly can apply for pension schemes, wherever applicable.
8. Claiming entitlement to residence in government flats and under other housing schemes.

Documents Required for Online Income Certificate

1. Valid Identity Proof
2. Valid Address Proof
3. A passport-sized colored photograph of the applicant
4. Income Proof

• Income tax return statement, or
• Salary slip, or
• Form 16 (if salaried)
• Certificate from concerned authorities for persons having income from agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary sources

5. Valid Age Proof
6. Self Declaration 
7. Other Documents, as per the state’s requirements

Steps to get an income certificate online:

1. Check Eligibility. One should not be a beneficiary of any of the government’s schemes for the unemployed. Employment, including self-employment, is a prerequisite for obtaining an income certificate for most states.
2. Calculate your income from all sources. Before applying for an income certificate, the applicant must calculate the aggregate income earned by the family members. The income of the family is a sum of income from the applicant, spouse, father, mother, and unmarried family members. To calculate income, the total income from the following sources is necessary:

• Salary of the family member
• Income from Land
• Pension amount
• Income from business
• Income from labor
• The income of NRI Member
• Rental income           

The following incomes are generally not necessary while calculating the income of a family:

• The income of a widow’s daughter or sister
• Family pension
• Surrender leave salary
• Festival allowance
• Terminal benefits
  

3. Visit your state’s District/Citizen portal on the web.
   State-wise Online Application Portal Detail:

S.No.	State	Where to apply?
	Andhra Pradesh	Apply through the MEESEVA app of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
2.	Arunachal Pradesh	Apply through the Arunachal eServices portal of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
3.	Assam	Apply through e-District services of Assam state portal.
4.	Bihar	Apply through the RTPS portal of the Bihar Government.
5.	Chhattisgarh	Apply through the e-district portal of Chhattisgarh state.
6.	Goa	Apply through Goa Online portal.
7.	Gujarat	Apply through the Digital Gujarat portal.
8.	Haryana	Apply through the e-Disha portal of Haryana.
9.	Himachal Pradesh	Apply online through Himachal Online Seva (e-District) portal.
10.	Jharkhand	Apply online through Jharkhand e-District (JharSewa) portal.
11.	Karnataka	Apply online through the official website of Nadakacheri AJSK.
12.	Kerala	Apply online through the Akshaya portal of the Government of Kerala.
13.	Madhya Pradesh	Apply online through the MP e-District portal.
14.	Maharashtra	Apply online through the Apple Sarkar portal of the Government of Maharashtra.
15.	Manipur	Apply through the e-District portal of Manipur.
16.	Meghalaya	Apply through the e-District portal of Meghalaya.
17.	Mizoram	Apply through the e-District portal of Mizoram.
18.	Nagaland	Apply through the e-District portal of Nagaland.
19.	Odisha	Apply through the e-District portal of Odisha.
20.	Punjab	Apply through the state portal of Punjab.
21.	Rajasthan	Apply through the e-Mitra portal of the Government of Rajasthan.
22.	Sikkim	Apply through the e-Services portal of Sikkim.
23.	Tamil Nadu	Apply through the Tamil Nadu e-Sevai center.
24.	Telangana	Apply through the MeeSeva portal of the Government of Telangana.
25.	Tripura	Apply through the e-District portal of Tripura.
26.	Uttar Pradesh	Apply through an e-Saathi web portal or mobile app.
27.	Uttarakhand	Apply through the e-District portal of Uttarakhand.
28.	West Bengal	Apply through West Bengal e-District portal.
29.	Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Apply through the official portal of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
30.	Chandigarh	Apply through the Sampark portal of Chandigarh.
31.	Dadra and Nagar Haveli	Apply through the official portal of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Administration.
32.	Daman and Diu	Apply through the official portal of Daman and Diu Administration.
33.	Delhi	Apply through the e-District portal of Delhi.
34.	Jammu and Kashmir	Apply through Jammu & Kashmir State e-Services.
35.	Ladakh	Apply offline through the Revenue Department.
36.	Lakshadweep	Not applicable
37.	Puducherry	Apply through the e-District portal of Puducherry.

4. Register yourself on the portal and log in with the credentials you set.
5. Under Revenue Department, click on Income Certificate (for educational or other purposes, as the case may be).
6. Read the instructions and upload all the relevant documents. You shall receive the certificate, if approved, within 3-15 days depending upon a state’s timeline.

In case you wish to apply offline, download the form that may have popped up on your screen. Fill out the form and take it to the concerned office bearer (Tehsildar, District Magistrate, or Collector in most cases).  

FAQs:

1. What is the application fee for an Income Certificate?

Depending upon the state governments, the fees may vary from INR 7 to INR 60. 

2. Can an individual apply for an income certificate?

Yes, an individual can apply online for income certification.

3. What qualifies as valid identity proof?
   The following, subject to state rules and regulations, qualify as valid documents for identity proof:

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Identity card issued by a government or semi-government organization

4. What qualifies as valid age proof?
   The following, subject to state rules and regulations, qualify as valid documents for proof of age:

• Birth Certificate
• High School Marksheet
• School Leaving Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate

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