Bihar: Income, Caste & Domicile Certificates
Official portal: Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline · Land records: Bihar Bhumi
Data last verified against official sources:
In Bihar, certificates issued by the state government — income, caste or community, domicile or residence, ration card and marriage certificates — are applied for on the official Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Land records are on Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in). Each service on the portal shows its own form, required documents, fee (if any) and timeline.
| Certificate / record | Official place to apply |
|---|---|
| Income Certificate | Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Caste / Community Certificate | Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Domicile / Residence Certificate | Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Ration Card (state PDS) | Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Land Records (RoR / Khatauni) | Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in) |
| Marriage Certificate | Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) |
How applying online generally works
- Open the official portal: Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Use only this official address.
- Register or log in, usually with your mobile number.
- Choose the certificate you need from the list of services.
- Fill in the form and upload the documents the portal asks for.
- Pay the fee, if the portal shows one, and note your application number.
- Track the application on the portal and download or collect the certificate when it is issued.
Steps, documents and fees differ by service and are set by the Bihar government; the portal is the authority. You can also apply at a local service centre (CSC or the state's citizen service counter).
Related
Certificates in other states
- Andaman & Nicobar
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Tamil Nadu
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for an income certificate in Bihar?
Apply online on Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in), the official Bihar government services portal. Choose the income certificate service, fill in the form and upload the documents it asks for.
Where can I apply for a caste certificate in Bihar?
On the official Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) portal.
How do I get a domicile or residence certificate in Bihar?
Through the official Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) portal, which lists the form and documents needed.
How do I check land records in Bihar?
Land records for Bihar are on the official Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in) portal.
Do I need an agent?
No. You can apply yourself on the official portal or at a government service centre. Never share an OTP or pay anyone who calls you about an application.
Links are to the official Bihar RTPS / ServiceOnline and Bihar Bhumi sites; last re-checked 27 October 2026.