An Income Certificate in Maharashtra is a Revenue Department certificate used to certify the income of an applicant or family for purposes such as education, scholarships, government schemes, concessions and other services where an official income certificate is required.
Current Maharashtra service framework
The Income Certificate is a notified public service of the Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra. The service is available through the Aaple Sarkar portal and is governed administratively by the Maharashtra Right to Public Services framework.
How to apply for Maharashtra Income Certificate online
- Visit the official Aaple Sarkar portal.
- If you do not have an account, open the citizen-registration page and create your profile.
- For Option 1, verify your mobile number by OTP and create a User ID and password. Photo, identity proof, address proof and service-specific documents are then attached while applying.
- For Option 2, complete the full citizen profile and upload photo, identity proof and address proof once, with mobile OTP verification. The portal states that these profile documents generally need not be attached again for later online services.
- Log in and choose the Revenue Department.
- Select Income Certificate and open the application.
- Enter applicant, address, family and income particulars carefully.
- Upload the required supporting documents and self-declaration.
- Complete the fee/payment process shown on the portal.
- Submit the application and save the acknowledgement or Application ID.
Documents required for Income Certificate
The official Maharashtra Income Certificate checklist groups the supporting material into identity proof, address proof and other relevant documents. The portal may ask for additional records depending on the purpose of the certificate and the applicant's circumstances.
| Document category | Examples in the official checklist |
|---|---|
| Proof of Identity - any one | PAN Card, Passport, RSBY Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, MNREGA Job Card, applicant photograph or Government/Semi-Government identity card. |
| Proof of Address - any one | Passport, Water Bill, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Telephone Bill, Driving Licence, Electricity Bill, Property Tax Receipt, 7/12 and 8A extract or rent receipt. |
| Purpose-specific document | For a medical-facility related purpose, the checklist refers to a certificate from the health/medical officer. |
| Age proof for minor | Applicable age proof where the applicant is a minor. |
| Income evidence | Income-related documents accepted by the competent authority for the relevant applicant/family circumstances. |
| Declaration | Self-declaration as required by the service. |
Fee, time limit and competent authorities
The current official Aaple Sarkar Income Certificate checklist and notified-services page show the following:
| Item | Current official information |
|---|---|
| Government service fee | ₹20 |
| Notified service time limit | 15 days |
| Designated Officer | Nayab Tahsildar |
| First Appellate Officer | Tahsildar |
| Second Appellate Officer | Sub-Divisional Officer |
| Aaple Sarkar availability | Yes |
The ₹20 figure is the fee listed in the official service checklist. Portal/service-centre transaction or facilitation charges, if separately displayed at the time of application, should be checked before payment.
Track status and download Income Certificate
After submitting the application, keep the Application ID safely. Aaple Sarkar provides a Track Your Application facility so applicants can check processing status.
- Open the Aaple Sarkar portal.
- Select Track Your Application or log in to your account.
- Enter the Application ID or select the relevant transaction.
- Check whether the application is pending, approved, rejected or requires further action.
- When the digitally issued certificate is available, use the portal's download option and save a copy.
Aaple Sarkar also provides a facility to Verify Your Authenticated Certificate. Use the certificate details shown on the portal when verification is required by an institution or department.
What if the certificate is delayed or rejected?
Under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services framework, an eligible applicant may use the prescribed appeal process if a notified service is not provided within the stipulated period or is rejected without proper grounds.
For the Income Certificate service, the current notified structure identifies the Tahsildar as First Appellate Officer and the Sub-Divisional Officer as Second Appellate Officer. The State's RTS framework also provides for a further appeal to the Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Public Service in accordance with the Act and Rules.
Common application mistakes to avoid
- Do not enter names differently from the supporting identity documents unless the variation is properly explained.
- Use the correct family-income period and income figures required for the purpose for which the certificate is being sought.
- Upload complete and readable pages of supporting records.
- Do not confuse an Income Certificate with a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate; these are separate services with different requirements.
- Save the acknowledgement/Application ID immediately after submission.