How to Check RERA Registration of a Project or Agent (Step-by-Step)
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 — RERA — was created to make property transactions more transparent. Checking a RERA registration takes a few minutes and is one of the most useful things you can do before booking a home.
What is RERA?
RERA requires most new residential and commercial projects above a size threshold to be registered with the state's Real Estate Regulatory Authority, and to publish key details: layout, approvals, timelines, and quarterly progress. Real estate agents who broker deals in a project are also required to register in their state.
Steps to verify a project
- Ask the builder or agent for the project's RERA registration number.
- Open the RERA website of the state where the project is located (for example UP-RERA for Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, HRERA for Gurugram, or the RERA authority of the relevant state).
- Search the registration number or project name in the 'registered projects' section.
- Check the promoter name, registration validity, proposed completion date, sanctioned plan and any complaints.
- Match the details with your allotment letter or agreement — name, project and unit.
Checking a real estate agent
State RERA portals also publish a list of registered agents. Ask an agent for their RERA registration number and match it on the portal before you pay any brokerage.
Red flags
- A number that does not appear on the state portal, or belongs to a different project.
- Registration that has lapsed or a completion date that has already passed with no extension.
- Pressure to pay a large token amount before you have seen documents.
- Advertised details that differ from the RERA-registered plan.
Frequently asked questions
Do resale flats need RERA registration?
RERA mainly covers new projects. For resale flats, the project's original registration may still be relevant, but you should focus on title documents, the occupancy certificate and society dues.
Where do I find the RERA number for a project?
The number should be printed on the builder's brochure, agreement and website, and it must be searchable on the state RERA portal.
This article is for general information only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules, rates and charges vary by state and change over time — verify current details with the relevant authority or a qualified professional before you decide.