What is the validity of an Income Certificate in Bihar?

The Income Certificate in Bihar is generally valid for one financial year from the date of issue.

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आय प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन — बिहार आरटीपीएस सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

Official procedure to apply for an Income Certificate (Aay Praman Patra) online at CO/SDO/DM level in Bihar.

Apply on Official Portal

Application Fee

Free of charge (Rs 0 on portal)

Processing Time

10 to 14 working days (As per RTPS service charter)

Mode

Both

Validity / Renewal

Lifetime / State Rules

Required Documents Checklist

Self-attested identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID)

Salary slip, ITR, or self-declaration of agricultural/business annual income

Passport size colored photograph

Eligibility Criteria

Permanent residents of Bihar or residents residing in Bihar with measurable family income

Source Verification & Official Disclaimer

Digital Dwara aggregates information strictly from official government portals and gazette notifications. Application processing times and fee structures are governed by state public service guarantee acts.

Official Source: https://serviceonline.bihar.gov.in