Process to get UP income certificate

An income certificate is a certificate issued by the government of any state in India to an individual, testifying and validating their yearly income from one or multiple sources. It is issued in the interest of the individual for any legal/official purpose. The income certificate establishes the economic status of the citizen, who can then apply for various government welfare schemes, health programs, educational scholarships, and so on.

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Income certificate UP: What is the significance of an income certificate?

In Uttar Pradesh, obtaining an income certificate is essential for various reasons:

Higher education: If you want to enrol in a registered government university for a degree/diploma course, you may need an income certificate to avail of some concessions or scholarships
Pension schemes: If you are a retiring/retired citizen, the certificate needs to be issued to avail of favourable pension schemes.
Government jobs – It is a must for individuals applying for government jobs in any field.
Government schemes and programmes: The IC is mandatory to apply for health and welfare schemes introduced by the government.
Insurance: Applying for some insurance services also requires the applicant to have an income certificate as one of the primary documents.
Relief funds: The IC also helps you get government-issued relief funds faster than those without it, during a natural disaster or other unfortunate incidents.
Loan applications: If you are applying for loans through a government entity, the IC will increase your chances of approval and get you some concession on the rate of interest.
Entitlement: Are you planning to get rent accommodation? The income certificate UP will help increase your chances of approval without much hassle.

Income certificate UP: How to validate the income certificate?

Getting an income certificate is not all. If you want to keep using it for a prolonged duration, you must ensure that it is valid. Here’s how:

Update the certificate every financial year.
Keep the old certificate as documentary evidence to issue the new, updated one.

How to obtain an income certificate UP?

You can obtain the income certificate UP online or offline, whichever is convenient for you. For that, you will need the following documents as evidence:

Proof of identity: Voter Identity card, Aadhaar card, valid passport, Driving licence, MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) Job Card, RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) card, or any other identity card issued by the government of India (any of these will do)
Proof of address: Aadhaar card, Voter Identity card, Passport, Land Allotment card, Driving licence, Ration card, Electricity bill, water bill (any of these)
Salary slip or income tax return documents
For rural areas, you will need a certificate from the BDO (Block Development Officer)
If you derive income from agriculture, horticulture, or veterinary sources, you will need certificates from the concerned authorities in these fields.
Age proof – School leaving certificate or birth certificate

Income certificate UP: Steps to apply for IC online:

Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh.
Register on the website. You will receive an OTP on your mobile number to complete the registration process.
Once you are registered, log in to the website with your user ID and password.
Browse the services section
Select the “Income Certificate” option
Fill in the details required, like the applicant’s name, guardian’s name, Present address, residential address, mobile number, sources of income, income report, income option, daily income source, caste, reasons for application, etc.
Now, upload all the necessary documents with the application.
Click on ‘submit’.

Income certificate UP: Checking the status of your application

After you apply along with the required documents, you need to track the status of the same regularly. You just need to log into the e-district portal (website) and choose the ‘click here to verify application status’ option. You will be directed to a fresh page, where you will be required to give your registration number. Once you do that, the status of your income certificate application will be shown on the screen.

Generally, you can get the certificate within 7-10 days after thorough verification of your application and the respective documents.

Income certificate UP: How to apply offline?

If the online process seems a bit tricky, you can fill in the Income certificate UP application form and submit it to the local Tahsildar Office. It is the place where all applications are processed. However, you may have to track the status of the application online.

FAQs

Who is eligible for an income certificate?

Any resident of Uttar Pradesh with a valid source of income is eligible for an income certificate in the state.

Who to approach for queries related to the income certificate application process?

You can visit the nearby Tahsildar Office, where all the applications are processed, and get your relevant queries resolved.

For how long is the income certificate valid?

Your present IC is valid only for the financial year it is issued. If you want to keep using it in the future, get it updated every year.

What is the online portal to apply for an income certificate?

Visit here- https://edistrict.up.gov.in/edistrictup/

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