Income certificate apply – In Assam, you have two official paths to get your Income Certificate. While the government has shifted much towards the Sewa Setu Portal for new applications, e-District portal is used more or less only to track and download older applications.
Income certificate Apply
Step 1: Choose Your Application Method
| Method | Best For | Portal/Place |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online | Those comfortable with smartphones/PC | Sewa Setu Portal (sewasetu.assam.gov.in) |
| CSC / PFC (Offline) | Those who need assistance | Arunodoy CSCs or Public Facilitation Centres |
Step 2: Documents You Must Have Ready
Before you open the website, keep these items saved on your phone/computer or as physical photocopies. Do not start the form without these.
Mandatory Documents:
- Address Proof (Voter ID, Passport, or Ration Card) .
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card is preferred, Driving License) .
- Land Revenue Receipt – This is mandatory, especially if you are a farmer or own land .
- Scanned Copy of the Application Form – Important: If you are applying via a CSC center, you must upload the scanned physical form .
Conditional Documents:
5. Salary Slip – (Mandatory if you are a salaried employee) .
6. Any other document (e.g., Gaon Burrah Certificate, Voter List)
Step 3: How to Apply Online (Sewa Setu Method)
This is the current official process according to the Assam Government portal.
A. Registration & Login
- Visit sewasetu.ass
- Click “Register” (Top right corner).
- Type your Full Name, Mobile Number, Email (optional), and State.
- Create a Password.
- Login with your credentials.
B. Applying for the Service
- Click on “Apply Online“.
- Search for “Application for Income Certificate“.
- Click “Apply”.
- Fill the form:
- Enter your personal details like Father’s Name, DOB, etc.
- Total Annual Family Income: You must enter this field accurately.
- Upload Documents:
- Upload the mandatory documents as described above.
- Format: Typically PDF or JPEG, with a small file size.
- Submit: Click final submit.
C. Acknowledgement
You will immediately see an ‘Application Reference Number (ARN)’ once your application is submitted.
An SMS will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Please write this number down: You cannot track your certificate without it.
Step 4: Cost & charges
Important: The fees for these differences are conflicting between official and private sources.
- Official Sewa Setu Portal says: ₹30 User/Statutory charges + ₹10 convenience fee = ₹40
- Private/General Info says: ₹14 (Service charge) + other charges = approx ₹25-30.
Recommendation: Keep ₹ 40 ready if paying online. The fee is usually paid online via gateway or directly at the CSC counter.
Step 5 : Tracking Your Application ?
- Go to Sewa Setu Portal OR e-District Assam Portal (https://onlineedistrict.amtron.in/).
- Click on “Track Application Status“.
- Enter your Application Reference Number which has been sent via SMS/Email.
- Status: You will find states such as “Submitted” → “Under Scrutiny” → “Approved”. Timeline: The certificate is to be issued within 10 Days of application.
Step 6: How to Download the income Certificate
Once the status appears as “Approved” or “Delivered“:
- On the Sewa Setu portal, look for “Download Certificate” or “View Issued Certificate”.
- Please click on the link.
- The file is a Digitally Signed PDF (e-Signed).
- Save it permanently to your phone/laptop. This printout is legally valid; you generally do not need to come to the office and get a rubber stamp.
Step 7: If You Get Stuck (Help & Support)
- Sewa Setu Helpline:Â 1800-345-3574Â (Toll Free)Â .
- e-District / AMTRON Helpline:Â 1800-345-1100Â or +91-361-2724222Â .
- Email:Â [email protected]Â .
- In Person: Visit your nearest Arunodoy CSC (Common Service Centre) or Public Facilitation Centre (PFC) at the Circle Office/DC Office.

About the Author
My name is Manuj Saikia. I share simple and useful guides related to government services on the eDistrict Assam website.
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