An Income Certificate serves as official proof of an individual’s or a family’s annual income from all sources. In Kerala, these certificates are issued by the Revenue Department (usually the Village Officer or Tahsildar).
Key Details of the Income Certificate
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Issuing Authority: Village Officer (after verification).
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Validity: Generally valid for one year from the date of issue.
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Purpose: Higher education admissions, scholarship applications, and securing subsidies.
Documents Required
Before starting the online application, ensure you have scanned copies (PDF format, usually under 100KB) of the following:
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Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Ration Card.
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Income Proof: Salary certificate (for employees), Pension book (for pensioners), or a self-declaration/affidavit regarding income from business or agriculture.
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Ration Card: To verify family details.
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Land Tax Receipt: (Optional) To verify income from landed property.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
1. Registration on Kerala e-District Portal
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Visit the official website: edistrict.kerala.gov.in.
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If you are a first-time user, click on “Portal User Registration”.
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Enter your personal details, Aadhaar number, and mobile number. Create a unique Login ID and Password.
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Log in using your new credentials.
2. Selecting the Service
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Once logged in, click on “Apply for a Certificate”.
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From the list of available services, select “Income Certificate”.
3. Filling the Application
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Certificate Purpose: Choose the reason for the application (e.g., State Education, Central Education, or General).
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Applicant Details: Most details will be auto-filled from your registration profile. Ensure the family income details are entered accurately as per your supporting documents.
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Village/Taluk: Select your residential Village and Taluk.
4. Uploading Documents
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Upload the scanned copies of your Identity Proof and Income Proof.
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Ensure the files are legible to avoid rejection during the Village Officer’s verification.
5. Making the Payment
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The application fee is typically around ₹15.
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Pay the fee online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
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After successful payment, download and save the Acknowledgement Receipt.
How to Track and Download
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Tracking: You can track your application status by logging into the portal and clicking “Transaction History”.
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Verification: The application is forwarded to the respective Village Office. The Village Officer may conduct a physical verification if necessary.
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Downloading: Once approved, the status will change to “Approved.” You can click the download link to get your digitally signed Income Certificate.
Important Tips
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Family Income: Remember that “Annual Income” usually includes the income of the applicant, spouse, and dependent children.
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K-SMART: For residents in specific Municipalities/Corporations, certain local body services are moving to the K-SMART portal, but currently, the e-District portal remains the primary source for Revenue Department certificates like Income and Caste.
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Akshaya Centers: If you find the online process difficult, you can visit any nearby Akshaya Kendra with your documents, and they will process the application for a small service fee.
