How to get an income certificate in Andhra Pradesh (MeeSeva)
Step by step, with the documents you need, the fee, how long it takes and what to do if it is rejected.
4 min read · Updated 1 August 2026 · Aandhra.com Editorial
An income certificate from the Tahsildar is the document behind most scholarships, fee reimbursement and welfare applications in the state. It is applied for through MeeSeva — online or at any MeeSeva centre / Grama-Ward Sachivalayam — and is issued digitally. Aandhra.com is not a government service; the official portal is ap.meeseva.gov.in.
Documents
- Aadhaar card of the applicant
- Ration (rice) card or other address proof
- A passport-size photo
- Self-declaration of annual family income (form provided at the centre)
- For students: bonafide certificate from the institution (sometimes requested)
Steps
- Go to a MeeSeva centre or Sachivalayam, or log in to the MeeSeva citizen portal
- Choose 'Income Certificate' under Revenue services and fill the family income details
- Upload/submit documents and pay the nominal service charge
- The VRO / Revenue Inspector verifies; the Tahsildar approves
- Download the digitally signed certificate using your transaction number — it is valid without a physical seal
How long, and what if it is rejected
Typically about seven working days. If rejected, the reason appears on the portal — most often a mismatch between the declared income and revenue records, or a missing document. Reapply with the corrected information; the Sachivalayam staff can check the field report for you.