Uttarakhand Income Certificate: Online Apply, Lekhpal Verification, Status Check & Download

Uttarakhand processes income certificates through the Apuni Sarkar portal at eservices.uk.gov.in - managed by the Information Technology Development Agency (ITDA) under the Department of IT, Good Governance and Science Technology, Government of Uttarakhand. The portal was last updated on 08 April 2026. The old portal address edistrict.uk.gov.in is no longer active - eservices.uk.gov.in is the current official address. The income certificate service is titled आय प्रमाण पत्र (Aay Praman Patra) under the Revenue Department (राजस्व विभाग) and is issued by the Tehsildar after field verification by the Lekhpal. One critical validity note: Uttarakhand income certificates are valid for only 6 months from the date of issue - one of the shortest validities in India. Uttarakhand also has a unique certificate not found in other states: the Hill Area Certificate (पर्वतीय प्रमाण पत्र) which is issued to residents of hill districts and required for specific state government benefits.

Key Details

6-Month Validity - Critical for Uttarakhand Residents

The Uttarakhand income certificate is valid for only 6 months from the date of issue - one of the shortest validity periods among all Indian states. The same 6-month rule applies in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Practical implications specific to Uttarakhand:

• Students of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Kumaun University, or other Uttarakhand universities applying for scholarships must apply for a fresh income certificate every 6 months
• For Uttarakhand state government job applications or UKPSC exams, check the certificate date before submission
• For central government EWS certificates, ensure you apply close to the application deadline - an expired certificate will be rejected
• For UPCL (Uttarakhand Power Corporation) or other government subsidy schemes, the certificate must be current
• Apply at least 15 days before your scholarship or admission deadline to account for Lekhpal field verification time

Old Portal Inactive - eservices.uk.gov.in is the Current Address

This is the most important update for Uttarakhand residents: the old edistrict.uk.gov.in portal is no longer active. The current official portal is eservices.uk.gov.in (Apuni Sarkar). This change was noted earlier in 2024 and all services have since moved. The portal lists income certificate, caste certificate, domicile certificate, hill area certificate, and many other services under the Revenue Department.

Hill Area Certificate - Unique to Uttarakhand

The Hill Area Certificate (पर्वतीय प्रमाण पत्र / Parvtiya Praman Patra) is a certificate found only in Uttarakhand and a few hill states. It certifies that you are a resident of a notified hill area in Uttarakhand. It is issued through the same Apuni Sarkar portal at eservices.uk.gov.in/hill-area-certificate. It is required for:

• Claiming hill area benefits in state government job applications
• Educational concessions available specifically to hill district residents
• UKPSC and other Uttarakhand competitive exam quota seats reserved for hill area residents
• Certain welfare schemes and subsidies specific to Uttarakhand's hill districts

If you reside in any of the hill districts of Uttarakhand - such as Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar, Almora, Champawat, or Pauri Garhwal - check whether the scheme you are applying for requires this certificate in addition to or instead of the regular income certificate.

Who Can Apply

• Must be a resident of Uttarakhand
• All categories: salaried employees, farmers, daily wage workers, self-employed, pensioners
• Students applying for state scholarships, central NSP scholarships, or EWS reservation
• Families applying for government welfare schemes, ration card, housing subsidies
• For EWS reservation in central government jobs and IIT/NIT admissions: family income must be below Rs. 8 lakh per annum from all sources

Documents Required

Confirmed from indiafilings.com (citing official UK process) and official district government websites:

• Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Ration Card
• Address/Residence Proof: Ration Card or other document confirming Uttarakhand address
• Income Proof from all sources:
  • Salary certificate or pay slip (for government or private sector employees)
  • Agricultural income - land ownership documents showing farming income
  • Self-declaration of income from all sources (mandatory)
• Khatauni - the land record in Uttarakhand showing agricultural landholding and ownership. Required for those with agricultural income.
• Passport-size photograph
• Completed application form (download from eservices.uk.gov.in or collect from Tehsildar office)

How to Apply Online at Apuni Sarkar Portal

Confirmed from the official eservices.uk.gov.in portal (fetched April 2026) and official UK district websites:

1. Go to eservices.uk.gov.in.
2. Click Register to create a new account. Enter your mobile number, email, name, and other required details. Verify via OTP.
3. After registration, log in with your credentials.
4. Click List of Services from the menu.
5. Select Revenue Department and find Income Certificate (आय प्रमाण पत्र). Or go directly to eservices.uk.gov.in/income-certificate.
6. Click Apply. The application form opens.
7. Fill in all required details - personal information, residential address, income from all sources for all family members.
8. Upload required documents.
9. Pay the applicable fee online. The fee is displayed during the payment step.
10. Submit. An Application Number is generated. Save it.
11. The application is forwarded to the Lekhpal for field verification and then to the Tehsildar for final approval.
12. Track status at eservices.uk.gov.in/application-status.
13. Download the approved certificate from eservices.uk.gov.in/download-certificates.

How to Apply via CSC (Common Service Centre)

Confirmed from usnagar.nic.in (official Udham Singh Nagar district website) and indiafilings.com citing official process:

1. Visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) or Sewa Kendra in Uttarakhand. These are located at Tehsil campuses across all districts.
2. Carry the filled application form with all required documents in original for scanning.
3. The CSC operator logs in via eservices.uk.gov.in/CSC-login and submits the application on your behalf.
4. Pay the fee plus nominal service charge to the CSC operator.
5. Collect the acknowledgement slip with your Application Number.
6. Track status and download certificate using the Application Number.

How to Apply via Apuni Sarkar Mobile App

The Apuni Sarkar App is mentioned in the official portal menu at eservices.uk.gov.in as an application channel for government services including income certificate:

1. Search Apuni Sarkar on Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Install the official Government of Uttarakhand app.
2. Register or log in with your eservices.uk.gov.in credentials.
3. Navigate to Revenue Department services and select Income Certificate (आय प्रमाण पत्र).
4. Fill in the application form with your income details from all sources.
5. Upload required documents.
6. Pay the fee and submit.
7. Track your application status and download the approved certificate directly from the app.

How to Apply Offline at Tehsildar Office

Confirmed from haridwar.nic.in (official Haridwar district government website):

1. Visit the Tehsildar office of your area on any working day.
2. Collect the income certificate application form from the office. Or download it from eservices.uk.gov.in.
3. Fill the form completely with income details from all sources.
4. Attach Aadhaar, Voter ID or Ration Card, salary certificate or Khatauni, and self-declaration.
5. Submit at the Tehsildar counter.
6. The Lekhpal conducts field verification at your residence.
7. After verification, the Tehsildar issues the digitally signed income certificate.
8. Collect from the Tehsildar office or download from eservices.uk.gov.in.

How to Check Application Status

1. Go to eservices.uk.gov.in/application-status.
2. Enter your Application Number from the acknowledgement.
3. Click Search. Current status is displayed.

How to Download the Certificate

1. Log in to eservices.uk.gov.in.
2. Go to eservices.uk.gov.in/download-certificates.
3. Find your approved income certificate and click Download.
4. The digitally signed PDF is downloaded and is valid for all official purposes.

How to Verify a Certificate

1. Go to eservices.uk.gov.in/verify-certificate.
2. The page shows: "Search Application Number To Get Certificate Preview".
3. Enter your Application Number and search. The certificate preview is displayed to confirm authenticity.

Official Links

• Apuni Sarkar Portal - eservices.uk.gov.in
• Income Certificate Service - eservices.uk.gov.in
• Hill Area Certificate - eservices.uk.gov.in
• All Services - eservices.uk.gov.in
• Check Status - eservices.uk.gov.in
• Download Certificates - eservices.uk.gov.in
• Verify Certificate - eservices.uk.gov.in
• CSC Login - eservices.uk.gov.in
• Statistics Dashboard - eservices.uk.gov.in

Related articles:
Income Certificate in India - Complete Guide
Uttarakhand Ration Card Guide

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify the latest process at eservices.uk.gov.in before applying.