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Income Certificate
A certificate from the state revenue department stating your family's yearly income. It is needed for scholarships, fee waivers, EWS or OBC benefits and welfare schemes.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Free |
| Other states | Free to ₹60, see state table |
Checked 27 Sep 2026
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How to apply
- Log in to your state portal or visit a service centre
- Choose income certificate
- Enter income of all earning family members
- Upload ID, address and income proofs
- Pay the fee if any and submit
- Download the certificate after verification
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | FreeChecked on official site Source | 14 days | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inIssued by SDM office |
| Maharashtra | ₹20 + service chargeChecked on official site Source | 15 days | Aaple SarkarIssued by Naib Tahsildar. Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra adds a service charge (about ₹33.60 total online; charges revised Apr 2025) |
| West Bengal | FreeTo confirm Source | Not published online | edistrict.wb.gov.inIssued by BDO or SDO; fee not stated on official pages checked |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹60Checked on official site Source | Not published online | TN e-SevaiIssued by Tahsildar; ₹60 e-Sevai charge for revenue certificates |
| Karnataka | ₹25Checked on official site Source | 21 days (Sakala) | NadakacheriFree for social security pension cases; 21 day Sakala limit from a secondary source |
| Telangana | ₹35 (₹10 form + ₹25 charge)To confirm Source | Not published online | MeeSevaIssued by Tahsildar or MRO; official MeeSeva charge list did not load |
| Gujarat | ₹20Checked on official site Source | 7 days | digitalgujarat.gov.inIssued by Mamlatdar; fee and limit as listed by Mehsana district |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹15 self online; ₹30 at Jan Seva Kendra/CSCTo confirm Source | About 7 to 15 days | edistrict.up.gov.inFee and time from secondary guides; official fee list not reachable |
| Bihar | FreeChecked on official site Source | 10 working days | serviceonline.bihar.gov.inno government fee on RTPS; CSC may charge a service fee |
| Rajasthan | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | sso.rajasthan.gov.inApply via e-Mitra kiosk or SSO; e-Mitra rate list not reachable |
| Madhya Pradesh | Free on citizen portal; Lok Seva Kendra charges a service feeTo confirm Source | Not published online | mpedistrict.gov.inCovered by MP Lok Seva Guarantee Act 2010; exact kendra charge and time not verified |
| Haryana | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | saralharyana.gov.inApply on Saral with Family ID (PPP); fee not verified |
| Chhattisgarh | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | edistrict.cgstate.gov.inApply through a Lok Seva Kendra or CSC; fee and time not confirmed on an official page |
| Uttarakhand | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | edistrict.uk.gov.inApply at the tehsil e-District centre or a CSC; fee and time not confirmed on an official page |
| Goa | FreeChecked on official site Source | 1 day | goaonline.gov.inIssued by the Mamlatdar of the taluka. No fee per the North Goa district page; one day per the Citizen's Charter (Goa Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Public Services Act, 2013) |
| Chandigarh | ₹20 (facilitation charge, income certificate for students)Checked on official site Source | 12 working days | sampark.chd.nic.inApply at a Saral Sampark centre. Court fee of ₹1.25 and a ₹5 stamp paper affidavit are also asked |
| Himachal Pradesh | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | edistrict.hp.gov.inListed on the e-District service list; fee and time not confirmed on a page we could read |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | jansugam.jk.gov.inIssued by the Tehsildar under the J&K Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011; fee and time not confirmed |
| Kerala | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | 6 working days | edistrict.kerala.gov.inApplied for at the village office or an Akshaya centre; time as stated by the department, fee not confirmed |
| Andhra Pradesh | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.inFee and time not confirmed on a page we could read |
| Punjab | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | 20 days | eservices.punjab.gov.inApply at a Sewa Kendra; time as stated on the services portal, fee not confirmed |
| Odisha | No feeChecked on official site Source | 10 days | edistrict.odisha.gov.inIssued under the Odisha Right to Public Services rules; the revenue department's service table lists no fee |
| Assam | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | Not published online | sewasetu.assam.gov.inFee and time not confirmed on a page we could read |
| Jharkhand | Not published onlineTo confirm Source | 30 days | jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.inApply on JharSewa; time as stated on the portal, fee not confirmed |
Good to know
- Apply early in the financial year if you need it for scholarships
- Income of all earning members is counted, not just yours
- For OBC non creamy layer or EWS, use the separate certificate in the required format
Common questions
How long is an income certificate valid?
Most states treat it as valid for 1 year or the financial year it is issued for. Schemes often ask for a fresh one each year.
Is the income certificate the same as the EWS certificate?
No. EWS is a separate income and asset certificate in a set format for the 10% reservation.
Whose income is counted?
The income of the family, usually parents and the applicant, from all sources. Rules vary slightly by state.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) kaise banaye?
Your state e-district or service portal par apply karein. Steps: Log in to your state portal or visit a service centre; Choose income certificate; Enter income of all earning family members; Upload ID, address and income proofs.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Aay praman patra (income certificate) ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: Free; Uttar Pradesh: ₹15 self online; ₹30 at Jan Seva Kendra/CSC; Bihar: Free; Madhya Pradesh: Free on citizen portal; Lok Seva Kendra charges a service fee.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Aadhaar or other photo ID; Proof of address; Salary slips, Form 16 or ITR of earning members; Self declaration of family income; Land records if you have farm income; Ration card showing family members; Passport size photo.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: About 7 to 15 days in most states.
Sources: revenue.delhi.gov.in aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in north24parganas.gov.in g.indiacustomercare.com (secondary) g.indiacustomercare.com (secondary)
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