I am a student with no income. What income proof do I submit?

Students apply through their parents. The parent submits their income proof — salary slips, 7/12 extract, or a notarised affidavit. The certificate is issued in the parent's name with the student listed as the dependent.

My 7/12 is in my father's name but I am applying. Is that okay?

Yes. The 7/12 is used to show agricultural income for the family. Even if it is in your father's name, it counts as family income. Upload it as supporting evidence.

How should I scan documents? My phone camera photos keep getting rejected.

Use a free scanner app like Adobe Scan or CamScanner instead of a regular photo. Place the document on a flat surface with good lighting. The output should be a clean PDF with all text clearly readable.

My salary slip is in English but the form is in Marathi. Is that acceptable?

Yes — English salary slips are accepted on Aaple Sarkar. Upload them as-is. No translation is needed.

Documents Required for Income Certificate in Maharashtra

In Simple Words: Missing even one document will get your Income Certificate application rejected or delayed. Gather everything before you start filling the form. The exact documents depend on whether you are salaried, a farmer, or self-employed — this guide gives you the right checklist for each.

Before applying for an Income Certificate on the Aaple Sarkar portal, gather all required documents. Missing or unclear documents are one of the top reasons for rejection.

Mandatory Documents (All Applicants)

Document	Purpose
Aadhaar Card	Identity and address proof — mandatory
Ration Card	Family income and residence proof
7/12 Extract (Satbara) or 8A	For farmers / land owners
Self-Declaration Affidavit	If no formal salary proof available

For Salaried Employees

Last 3 months’ salary slips (from employer)
Form 16 or IT return (if applicable)
Employer certificate on company letterhead

For Farmers / Agricultural Income

7/12 extract (Satbara Utara) showing land in your name or family
8A extract showing total agricultural land
Affidavit declaring approximate annual income from crops

For Self-Employed / Daily Wage Workers

Notarised affidavit declaring annual income
Any supporting documents (shop registration, etc.) if available

Template: Income Certificate Affidavit Format

For Students Applying for Scholarships

Income certificate is applied by the parent / guardian
Include student’s school/college admission proof to explain the purpose

Document Upload Requirements

Format: PDF preferred (JPG also accepted)
Size: Under 500KB per document
Quality: Clear, all text readable, no cut-off edges
Orientation: Straight scan — not photographed at an angle

Important: Name Consistency

All documents must show the same name as on your Aadhaar. If there are any spelling differences, you will need a correction affidavit.

See: How to fix name mismatch

Quick Checklist

Aadhaar card — scanned copy
Ration card — scanned copy
7/12 / 8A (if applicable)
Salary slips or affidavit (as applicable)
All files under 500KB and clearly readable
Names on all documents match Aadhaar

Document requirements may be updated by the government. Always check the Aaple Sarkar portal for the latest list when applying.

Documents Required for Income Certificate in Maharashtra – Full Checklist