Income Certificate ApplicationApplication & declaration generator
Income Certificate Application Format
Generator · Last reviewed September 2026
This is a reference format, not legal advice. Whether this needs to be on stamp paper or notarized varies by state and by office - some accept a plain self-declaration, others don't. Confirm with your Tehsildar/Revenue office, or check your state's e-District portal, before relying on this format.
When You Need This
Scholarship applications, fee concessions or fee waivers, EWS certificates, various welfare scheme benefits, and some bank loans ask for proof of family income - most revenue authorities require a written application with a sworn income declaration before issuing an Income Certificate. That's what this generates.
Enter Your Details
Answer a few quick questions and we'll generate a properly worded application below - typed straight into the document, no leftover "[your name]"-style placeholders when you print.
Click anywhere in the document above to fine-tune the wording before printing - the verification/notary date and place are left blank on purpose, since those are only decided when you're at the notary's office.
Check whether your Tehsildar/Revenue office wants this on plain paper, stamp paper, or notarized - this varies by state and office.
Sign it (in front of a Notary Public if notarization is required there).
Attach your income proof (salary slip/Form 16, land records, or business proof as applicable), Aadhaar, and residence proof.
Submit at the Tehsil/Revenue office, or through your state's e-District portal if they offer online applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When applying for a scholarship, fee concession or fee waiver, EWS certificate, various welfare scheme benefits, or a bank loan that asks for proof of family income - most revenue authorities (Tehsildar, SDM, or equivalent) require a written application with a sworn income declaration before issuing an Income Certificate.
No. This starts the process - the revenue authority will verify your declared income (sometimes through a local enquiry or Patwari/Village Officer report) before issuing the actual certificate. Processing time and exact verification steps vary significantly by state and district.
Commonly asked for - a salary slip or Form 16 (salaried), land records or agricultural income proof (for agricultural income), a self-employment/business proof, Aadhaar, and a residence proof. The exact list varies by state; check your Tehsildar/Revenue office or the state's e-District portal for the current list.
Most states now offer online income certificate applications through their e-District or Seva Kendra portal, which often generates its own declaration form. This generator is meant for offline submission or as a reference for what a written application needs - check your state's e-District portal first if you'd rather apply online.
This varies by state and by office - some accept a plain self-declaration, others require it on non-judicial stamp paper (commonly Rs. 10-100) or notarized. Confirm with your specific Tehsildar/Revenue office before submitting.