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How to Apply for an Income Certificate Online in Uttar Pradesh
An income certificate (Aay Praman Patra) in Uttar Pradesh states your family income for a financial year and is signed by the Tehsildar or the Sub Divisional Magistrate. You need it for scholarships, fee concessions, EWS claims, ration and welfare schemes, and many college and job applications. In UP you apply online through the state e-District portal, and citizens log in on its e-Sathi counter at esathi.up.gov.in rather than the officer login. This page walks through the full flow: creating the e-Sathi account, filling the income form, the documents you upload, the fee, how a Lekhpal verifies your income, how to download the signed certificate, and the revenue appeal route if your application is wrongly rejected. Last verified October 2026.
- Where: UP e-District portal, citizen login e-Sathi at esathi.up.gov.in.
- Signed by: the Tehsildar or SDM, after the Lekhpal verifies your income.
- Papers: Aadhaar, self declaration of income, address proof, photo.
- Fee: a small fixed portal fee, often around Rs 15; CSC may add a charge.
- If refused: appeal to the SDM / ADM / Collector, then the revenue court; Claw can track it.
01What the certificate is and who needs it
An income certificate records the total annual income of your family, usually for the last financial year, as assessed and certified by the Revenue Department. In Uttar Pradesh it is issued under the district administration and signed by the Tehsildar or SDM.
You will be asked for it in cases like these:
- Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships and fee reimbursement.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and reservation benefits that depend on income.
- Ration card, pension and welfare scheme eligibility.
- College admission, hostel allotment and some government job forms.
The certificate carries the income figure in words and numbers, a certificate number and a date, and most issuers show it with a QR code or an application number that the receiving office can check online.
02Documents you need
Keep clear scans or photos ready before you start. The usual set is:
| Document | Why it is asked |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar card of the applicant | Identity and to pre-fill name and address |
| Self declaration of income (swaghoshit ghoshna patra) | Your own statement of family income on the prescribed format |
| Ration card or electricity bill | Address and family proof |
| Salary slip or employer letter, if salaried | Supports the income you declare |
| Passport size photo | Attached to the application |
If you are self employed or a farmer, the income is based on your self declaration and the Lekhpal field check, so you do not always need a salary document. Use the exact name spelling that appears on your Aadhaar across every field, because a mismatch is the most common cause of delay.
03Step by step on e-Sathi
The whole process runs on the UP e-District portal. Citizens use the e-Sathi citizen login, not the officer login.
- 1. Register. Go to esathi.up.gov.in (reached from edistrict.up.gov.in), open "New User Registration", create a login ID, fill your details, enter the captcha and verify the OTP sent to your mobile.
- 2. Log in and pick the service. Sign in, go to the application menu and choose the income certificate (Aay Praman Patra) service.
- 3. Fill the form. Enter applicant name, father or husband name, full address, the annual family income, and the purpose. Match every detail to your Aadhaar.
- 4. Upload documents. Attach the self declaration, Aadhaar, address proof and photo in the sizes the form asks for.
- 5. Pay and submit. Pay the fee through the online gateway and submit. Note the application number shown on screen.
After you submit, the application goes to the Lekhpal and Revenue Inspector for field verification and then to the Tehsildar or SDM for signature.
04Fee, timeline and validity
The online portal fee is a small fixed amount, commonly around Rs 15 per application, paid through the e-Sathi payment gateway. A Common Service Centre (Jan Seva Kendra) may add its own service charge if it files on your behalf.
Uttar Pradesh issues many revenue certificates within a time limit set under the citizen service guarantee, and income certificates are usually delivered inside a few working days once the Lekhpal verification is done. Treat any single quoted number as indicative and check the live status on the portal.
Validity depends on the office that will receive the certificate. Many institutions treat an income certificate as current only for the financial year or for a short window, so apply close to the deadline you need it for and read the fine print on the scheme form.
05Track, download and verify
Log back in to e-Sathi and open your application status using the application number. When the status shows issued, download the signed PDF from the portal.
- The certificate carries a certificate or application number that the receiving office can verify on the e-District portal.
- Download and keep the PDF; a printout from the portal is accepted in most offices.
- If the status is stuck at verification for long, visit the Tehsil or the CSC where you applied with your application number.
06Common reasons it is rejected
Most rejections are fixable. The usual grounds are:
- Name, father name or address does not match Aadhaar or the ration card.
- The declared income does not match the Lekhpal field report.
- Unclear or wrong size uploads, or a missing self declaration.
- Address falls outside the Tehsil you applied in.
If the rejection is a documentation problem, correct it and re-apply. If you believe the refusal is wrong on the merits, UP revenue law gives you an appeal, explained next.
07If it is wrongly refused: the appeal route
An income certificate is a decision of a revenue officer. If the Tehsildar or SDM wrongly refuses it, or records a figure you can show is wrong, you are not stuck with it. You can file an appeal or revision before the higher revenue authority, normally the Sub Divisional Magistrate or the Additional District Magistrate or Collector, and revenue disputes can travel up to the revenue courts and, where a legal right is denied, to a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court or its Lucknow Bench.
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08Sources and further reading
- e-District Uttar Pradesh: edistrict.up.gov.in
- e-Sathi citizen portal: esathi.up.gov.in
- eCourts (case status): ecourts.gov.in
- Claw: clawlaw.in
This page is general information for readers in India, not legal advice. Fees and steps can change, so confirm the current details on the official UP portal before you apply.
09Frequently asked questions
Which portal do I use for an income certificate in UP?
The UP e-District portal. Citizens apply through its e-Sathi citizen login at esathi.up.gov.in, reached from edistrict.up.gov.in. The officer login is only for Tehsil staff and CSC operators.
Who signs the income certificate?
The Tehsildar or the Sub Divisional Magistrate, after the Lekhpal and Revenue Inspector verify your declared income in the field.
How much does it cost?
A small fixed fee through the e-Sathi payment gateway, commonly around Rs 15. A Common Service Centre may add a service charge if it files for you. Confirm the current fee on the portal.
How long does the income certificate stay valid?
It depends on the office that receives it. Many schemes treat it as current only for the financial year or a short window, so apply close to the deadline and check the scheme form.
What can I do if my income certificate is wrongly refused?
If the refusal is a documentation issue, fix and re-apply. If it is wrong on the merits, you can appeal or seek revision before the SDM, ADM or Collector, and the matter can go to the revenue court or, where a legal right is denied, to the Allahabad High Court. Claw can track that matter across the forum that hears it.
Can a Common Service Centre apply for me?
Yes. A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can file on your behalf through the same e-District system. Carry your Aadhaar, address proof and the self declaration, and keep the application number they give you.