Marlin Priya

Published on: Jun 24, 2026

Karnataka Income Certificate

Income certificate is issued to the citizen by the Government, as evidence confirming their annual income and testifying all sources of the income.

Income certificate

used as a legal proof for availing various subsidies and schemes. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining

Karnataka Income Certificate

in detail.

Purposes

One major purpose of obtaining an income certificate is to avail tax relaxations. Besides, income certificate is used for various educational purposes such as admission, scholarships, fee reimbursement etc. Income certificate should also be furnished to benefit from various welfare schemes implemented by the State and Central Government.

Eligibility

Any employed resident of Karnataka who has a necessity to produce an income certificate for any purpose is eligible.

Documents Required

Proof of income such as salary slip or bank statement (if the applicant is a private employee)
Form 16 of ITR should be furnished if the applicant is a Government employee.
ID proof: Aadhar card, voter id card or driving license
Address proof: Bank passbook, ration card or passport
Age proof: Birth certificate or school leaving certificate
Caste certificate if the applicant belongs to the minority community
Passport size photos

Fees

The application fees for the income certificate is Rs.15.

Application Process

Offline Procedure

The applicants should fill the application with relevant details and must submit it to the District Magistrate office, District Collector Office or Revenue Department Office of their jurisdiction along with the required documents and fee charges.

Online Procedure:

Step 1:

Go to the official website of

Nadakacheri

AJRKP. In the homepage, click ‘Online Application’.

Nadakacheri Home Page

Step 2:

Enter the mobile number and click ‘Proceed’, which will direct to another page.

Nadakacheri Login

Step 3:

Click ‘New Request’ tab that drops down a list of services from which select the option ‘Income Certificate’.

Step 4:

Click the option Income certificate and select the language in which the certificate must be issued.

Step 5:

The application form will appear, which requires the following details:

Full name of the applicant
Father’s name
Mother’s name
Residence details
Total income of the family
Sources of income
Earning members of the family
Reason for applying for income certificate

Nada Kacheri Application Form for Income Certificate

Step 6:

Upload the prescribed documents and click Save after which an acknowledgement slip will appear. The same will also be sent through an SMS.

Step 7:

Choose the mode of payment and make the necessary payment. On successful payment, the acknowledgement number generated can be used for the further application process.

Track Online Status

To track the application status, log in using the mobile number and select ‘Get Status’ tab. Enter the application number available on the acknowledgement receipt and then click Status.

Track Status For Income certificate NadaKacheri

Issuing of the Certificate

The concerned authority will issue the Income certificate within 7 days from applying. The applicant should visit the concerned Nadakacheri centre and collect the final certificate.

Contact Information:

For further relevant queries, contact the following: Atalji Janasnehi Directorate, SSLR Building, K R Circle, Bangalore-560001 Phone No.: 080-22214556/22214552/22214551 E-mail ID: helpdeskajsk@gmail.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Karnataka Income Certificate Online & Offline Application.

An income certificate is a legal document issued by the government that serves as proof of an individual's annual income from all sources. It is required for availing various subsidies, schemes, tax relaxations, and educational purposes like admissions, scholarships, and fee reimbursements.

Any employed resident of Karnataka who needs to produce an income certificate for any purpose is eligible to apply for it.

The required documents include proof of income (salary slip, bank statement, Form 16, etc.), ID proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, or driving license), address proof (bank passbook, ration card, or passport), age proof (birth certificate or school leaving certificate), caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-sized photographs.

The application fee for a Karnataka income certificate is Rs. 15.

Yes, you can apply for a Karnataka income certificate online through the Nadakacheri AJRKP website by following the steps outlined in the article.

The concerned authority will issue the income certificate within 7 days from the date of application.

After the income certificate is issued, you need to visit the concerned Nadakacheri center and collect the final certificate.

Yes, you can track the status of your income certificate application online by logging in to the Nadakacheri AJRKP website with your mobile number and using the 'Get Status' tab along with your application number.

An income certificate is primarily used to avail tax relaxations, educational benefits (like admissions, scholarships, and fee reimbursements), and various welfare schemes implemented by the state and central governments.

Yes, you can apply for a Karnataka income certificate if you belong to a minority community. However, you will need to furnish a caste certificate along with the other required documents.