What is RERA registration and why does it matter?
Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 — commonly known as the RERA Act — every real estate project involving land exceeding 500 sq. metres or more than 8 apartments must be registered with the respective state Real Estate Regulatory Authority before the builder can advertise, market, or sell any units.
A RERA registration number is the unique identifier assigned to each registered project. This number must appear in all advertisements, brochures, and marketing materials. When you check RERA registration details, you can verify:
- Project legitimacy — is the project legally registered?
- Builder credentials — is the promoter/developer registered with RERA?
- Completion timeline — what is the promised possession date?
- Project progress — quarterly reports uploaded by the builder
- Complaint history — any complaints filed against the project
- Financial details — whether 70% of buyer funds are in the escrow account
If your builder has not registered the project with RERA, they are violating Section 3 of the RERA Act, which attracts a penalty of up to 10% of the estimated project cost and potential imprisonment.
How to check RERA registration number online — step by step
Checking your project's RERA registration takes under 2 minutes. Here's the process:
- Identify your state RERA portal.
Every state has its own RERA authority with a dedicated website. Use the state directory below to find the correct portal for your project's location. Remember: the portal is determined by where the project is located, not where you live.
- Navigate to "Registered Projects" or "Project Search."
Most state RERA portals have a prominent search option on the homepage. Look for labels like "Search Projects", "Registered Projects", or "Project Details."
- Enter the RERA number, project name, or builder name.
You can search by any of these. The RERA registration number is the most reliable — it's the alphanumeric code printed on your allotment letter, Agreement for Sale, or the builder's marketing materials. For example, MahaRERA numbers look like
P51700012345. - Review the project details.
The portal will display the project's registration status, completion date, number of units, carpet area, builder details, and quarterly progress reports. Verify that the information matches what the builder promised you.
⚠️ Can't find your project?
If the project doesn't appear in the RERA search results, it may be unregistered — which is a serious legal violation. See what to do if your project is not RERA-registered.
What to check in RERA project details
Once you find your project on the RERA website, verify these critical details:
| Detail | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Registration Status | Must show "Active" or "Registered" — not "Expired" or "Revoked" |
| Possession Date | Compare with the date in your Agreement for Sale. If the RERA date has passed, you're entitled to delay compensation |
| Promoter Details | Verify the builder's legal entity name matches your Agreement |
| Quarterly Updates | Check if the builder is uploading quarterly progress reports — non-compliance is a red flag |
| Carpet Area | Must match what's in your Agreement — builders can't change carpet area without consent |
| Complaints | Check if other buyers have filed complaints — a pattern suggests systemic issues |