1. The poverty certificate is mainly used to handle some national poverty alleviation policies, such as the minimum living guarantee for ordinary residents and the student loan for college students. The difficulty certificate mainly deals with families whose per capita income and family property status meet the low-income standards set by the local people's government.

2. Legal basis: Article 9 of the Interim Measures for Social Assistance in People's Republic of China (PRC).

The state provides minimum living guarantee to families whose per capita income of family members living together is lower than the local minimum living guarantee standard and meets the requirements of the local minimum living guarantee family property status.

Second, can legal aid be provided without proof of difficulty?

You can apply for legal aid without proof of difficulty. In particular, citizens who apply for legal aid do not need to provide proof of financial difficulties under any of the following circumstances, but should provide corresponding certificates or supporting materials:

1, the rural "five guarantees" support object;

2, is receiving the minimum living allowance, orphan allowance or living difficulties relief funds;

3. Social welfare institutions funded by the government;

4. Temporary economic difficulties caused by natural disasters, major diseases and other factors;

5. Disabled people and the elderly with special difficulties;

6, migrant workers request to pay labor remuneration or compensation for work-related injuries;

7. Claiming civil rights and interests for the implementation of courageous acts or for the protection of social public interests;

8, other circumstances stipulated by the state and province.