Complete guide to apply for Income Certificate (Aay Praman Patra) in Bihar. Eligibility, required documents, step-by-step online application, status check and certificate download through Service Plus Bihar.
Income Certificate (also called Aay Praman Patra in Hindi) is an official document issued by the Bihar Revenue Department that certifies a person's or family's annual income. This certificate is one of the most commonly required documents for availing government schemes, scholarships, educational fee concessions, and various welfare programs in Bihar.
In 2026, applying for an Income Certificate in Bihar has become completely paperless. Through the Service Plus Bihar portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in), any Bihar resident can apply online, submit documents digitally, and download the certificate — all from their mobile phone or computer.
Must be a permanent resident of Bihar with proof of address (Aadhaar, ration card, voter ID) showing Bihar address.
Any Bihar resident can apply regardless of income level. You declare your actual annual family income from all sources.
Must provide proof of income such as salary slip, bank statement, land record, or self-declaration as appropriate.
Aadhaar Card (mandatory for identity and OTP verification)
Family Ration Card
Bank Passbook or Bank Statement (last 3 months)
Salary Slip (for salaried government or private employees)
Land Records / Khasra Khatauni (for farmers and landowners)
ITR or Form-16 (for businesspersons or taxpayers)
Self-declaration of annual family income
Passport size photograph (recent, color)