Checking RERA Registration Online: A State-by-State Portal Guide

A buyer of an under-construction or newly finished property in India should start with a RERA check. It is the first protection against late projects, builder defaults and financial fraud. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 requires every project of more than 500 square meters, or with more than eight apartments, to register with its state RERA authority. Even so, thousands of buyers skip the check, and some learn later that their home does not comply with the law.

This guide shows how to look up RERA registration online for a property anywhere in India, which details to confirm, and the warning signs of trouble.

What RERA Registration Is and Why It Matters

A RERA registration is a compliance certificate that the state Real Estate Regulatory Authority issues to projects and agents. A developer registering a project has to disclose:

• Full project details: Layout plans, land ownership papers, approvals and timelines
• Financial commitment: 70% of buyers' money must go to a separate escrow account used for construction
• Legal clearances: Environmental, fire safety and municipal approvals
• Delivery dates: Committed possession dates, with penalty clauses for delay
• Track record: Details of earlier projects and any litigation

The reasons to verify:

• Legal protection: Statutory buyer rights and grievance channels exist only for RERA-registered projects
• Financial safety: The 70% escrow rule means your money pays for actual construction and not for other ventures
• Assured possession: Builders pay penalties (up to 10% annual interest) for delays beyond the RERA-registered timeline
• Open records: Every approval, plan and legal document is publicly available
• Remedies: RERA appellate tribunals decide faster than civil courts

A project outside RERA sits in a legal grey area, where a buyer has little recourse for delay, poor quality or even abandonment. Before investing, verify property documents thoroughly, RERA compliance included.

Verifying RERA Registration Online

Three things need checking: the project's registration, the agent's registration where one is involved, and how long the registration remains valid. The steps are below.

Step 1: Get the RERA Registration Number

Ask the builder or agent for the number. Formats look like these:

• Maharashtra: P51800000001 (P stands for Project, 51800 is the authority code, then a sequential number)
• Karnataka: PRM/KA/RERA/1251/309/PR/171120/002234
• Telangana: P02400002345

If the number does not come quickly, or the answers are vague, treat it as a red flag. A compliant builder shows the registration number in ads, on the website and on project signage.

Step 2: Open Your State's RERA Portal

Every state has its own independent RERA portal. The next section lists the links.

Step 3: Search for the Project and Check the Details

On the state portal:

• Open the "Registered Projects" or "Search Projects" section
• Type in the RERA registration number or the project name
• Read the whole project information page

The details that matter:

• Registration status: it should say "Registered" and show a valid end date
• Project type: residential, commercial or plotted development
• Land details: survey numbers, total area, who owns the land
• Approvals: commencement certificate, layout approval, environmental clearance
• Construction schedule: approved start and completion dates
• Quarterly updates: progress reports due from builders every three months
• Escrow account: bank name and account number holding project funds
• Litigation: legal disputes the builder has declared

Step 4: Check the Agent's Registration (If You Buy Through One)

When a real estate agent or broker is involved:

• Open the "Registered Agents" section of the state RERA portal
• Search by the agent's name or registration number
• Confirm that the registration is active and covers the state or district of the property

An unregistered agent cannot lawfully facilitate a deal and bears no accountability for misrepresentation.

Step 5: Download the Official Documents

Most RERA portals let you download:

• The project registration certificate
• Sanctioned plans and layouts
• Quarterly progress reports
• Buyer complaints and the status of their resolution

File these with your property due diligence checklist.

RERA Portal Links by State [2026]

These are the official RERA websites for the main states. Bookmark the one for your purchase:

Major States

Andhra Pradesh https://rera.ap.gov.in Path: Projects → search by Project Name or RERA Number

Karnataka https://rera.karnataka.gov.in Path: Registered Projects → Advance Search

Delhi (NCR) https://rera.delhi.gov.in Path: View Registered Projects

Gujarat https://gujrera.gujarat.gov.in Path: Registered Projects → Search Project

Haryana https://haryanarera.gov.in Path: All Registered Projects

Karnataka https://rera.karnataka.gov.in Path: Projects → View All Projects

Kerala https://rera.kerala.gov.in Path: Registered Projects

Madhya Pradesh https://rera.mp.gov.in Path: Search Project/Agent

Maharashtra https://maharerait.mahaonline.gov.in Path: Registered Projects → Search (the easiest interface to use)

Odisha https://rera.odisha.gov.in Path: Projects → Search Registered Projects

Punjab https://punjabrera.in Path: Search Registered Projects

Rajasthan https://rera.rajasthan.gov.in Path: Projects → Search Project

Tamil Nadu https://www.tn-rera.in Path: View Projects

Telangana https://rera.telangana.gov.in Path: Registered Projects → Search

Uttar Pradesh https://www.up-rera.in Path: Registered Projects

West Bengal https://wbhira.wb.gov.in Path: List of Registered Projects

Other States: Most remaining states run working RERA portals. Search "[State Name] RERA" for the official website.

What to Read in the Registration Details

On the project's RERA page, study these elements:

1. How Long the Registration Is Valid

A RERA registration has a time limit tied to the project's completion date. Look at:

• Valid until: The date must fall after your expected possession date
• History of extensions: Repeated extensions can point to construction delays
• Original and current dates: Compare the first registration date against today's completion date

If the registration is close to expiry or has already expired, ask the builder to explain before you go further.

2. Approvals and Clearances

The RERA page ought to list:

• The commencement certificate from the municipal authority
• Sanctioned building plans
• Environment clearance (for projects above 20,000 sq m)
• Fire NOC from the fire department
• Approvals for water and sewage connections

Missing approvals often delay occupancy. Compare them with the requirements in Occupancy Certificate vs Completion Certificate.

3. Land Ownership and Encumbrances

RERA requires disclosure of:

• Title documents that prove ownership of the land
• An encumbrance certificate that shows no outstanding mortgages or liens
• The conversion status, if agricultural land was converted

Get the Encumbrance Certificate yourself to make sure no hidden liabilities sit on the land.

4. The Project's Money Position

Review the following:

• Escrow account: Confirm that the bank account exists and belongs to the project alone
• Quarterly financial progress: Compare funds received with the percentage of construction done
• Liabilities outstanding: Any debts or payment defaults disclosed

A project far behind schedule whose builder has collected large sums may signal financial mismanagement.

5. Complaints on Record

Most RERA portals display:

• The total complaints buyers have filed
• Categories of complaint, such as delay, quality and refunds
• Status and timelines of resolution

Many unresolved complaints are a serious warning. Compare them with pending court cases on the property.

6. The Builder's Other Projects

A RERA profile often links to other projects of the same developer. Look at:

• How quickly earlier projects were delivered
• The ratio of completed to ongoing projects
• Any project whose registration was revoked or suspended

A builder with several stalled projects is a high-risk choice, however compliant the current project may be.

Red Flags Even in a Registered Project

Registered projects can still show these warning signs:

1. Registered in a Different Company's Name

Red flag: The RERA registration names a company other than the one in your agreement.

Why it matters: Builders sometimes register projects in subsidiaries to keep liabilities apart. Your sale agreement, payment receipts and RERA registration should all name the same legal entity.

2. Only Part of the Project Registered

Red flag: A big township is advertised, but only a small phase has RERA registration.

Why it matters: Legal protection covers the registered phase alone. If you buy in an unregistered phase, RERA gives you no recourse for delay or quality problems.

3. Quarterly Updates Missing

Red flag: The portal has no quarterly progress report for the last 6+ months.

Why it matters: Skipping the reports is a RERA violation and suggests weak project management or financial distress. The builder may be diverting money or stuck at a construction bottleneck.

4. Completion Date Pushed Again and Again

Red flag: A completion date of Dec 2023 was moved to Jun 2024, then Dec 2024, and now Jun 2025.

Why it matters: One extension can be genuine, for example because of COVID or labour problems, but repeated slippage points to deeper trouble. Work out the penalty interest and ask for timelines in writing.

5. Complaints on Refunds or Quality

Red flag: Several buyers complain about delayed refunds, poor construction or changes made without approval.

Why it matters: RERA obliges builders to refund with interest when possession is delayed. If buyers say they are not being paid, the project may be short of cash.

6. Land Area That Does Not Match

Red flag: RERA records 10 acres, but the sales brochure claims 15 acres.

Why it matters: A builder cannot sell more area than is registered. The difference may mean unlawful expansion or misleading marketing. Check it against revenue records.

7. No Escrow Account Information

Red flag: The RERA page names no project-specific escrow bank account.

Why it matters: The account is mandatory. If it is absent, the project may be running informally, or the builder may not be depositing funds as required.

8. Sales Through Unregistered Agents

Red flag: The agent selling the property holds no RERA registration.

Why it matters: Unregistered agents answer to nobody for misrepresentation. They may exaggerate amenities, hide project problems or misstate legal terms.

If you meet any of these red flags, speak to a property lawyer and weigh other options. For a thorough risk assessment, get your free LPS rating and see your property's legal health.

Penalties for Operating Without Registration

RERA imposes strict penalties on builders and agents who work without registration:

Builders (Promoters)

• Monetary fine: as much as 10% of the estimated project cost
• Criminal liability: up to 3 years in prison if violations continue
• Disqualification: barred from new projects till compliant
• Refund duty: everything collected goes back to buyers with interest

Real Estate Agents

• Fine: Up to ₹10,000 for each day of violation
• Cancellation: RERA registration is revoked permanently
• Civil liability: Buyers can sue for financial losses

Buyers of Unregistered Properties

A buyer faces no penalty, but loses a good deal:

• No RERA remedy: You cannot file complaints with RERA authorities
• Weak position in law: Civil court remedies are slower and cost more
• Trouble with finance: Most banks and NBFCs are reluctant to lend on non-RERA projects
• Difficult resale: Later buyers will notice the non-compliance, which lowers the value

In short, buying a non-RERA property means taking on every project risk with little legal cover. That is why property due diligence for home loans now requires RERA verification.

How LegiScore Automates the RERA Check

Checking RERA registration by hand across several state portals takes time and invites mistakes. Many buyers do not know which checks to run or how to read the legal documents on RERA portals.

LegiScore's AI-powered platform automates RERA verification within complete property due diligence:

1. Immediate RERA Status for Any State

Enter the property address, and LegiScore does the following by itself:

• Finds the right state RERA authority
• Pulls the project registration number and status
• Checks the agent's registration, where relevant
• Looks at how long the registration is valid

2. Red Flags Found Automatically

Our AI studies RERA registration data to spot:

• Differences in timelines and repeated extensions
• Quarterly progress reports that are missing
• Buyer complaints that remain unresolved
• Gaps in approval documents
• Entity names that differ between RERA and the sale agreement

3. A Compliance Score Inside the LPS Rating

RERA verification feeds into the property's LPS (Legal Property Score) rating, in particular the Compliance dimension:

• AAA/AA: registered with RERA, no red flags, approvals current
• A/BBB: registered, with minor delays or a single complaint
• BB/B: problems with registration, several complaints, or approvals missing
• C: unregistered, or registration revoked

4. Title and Litigation Checked Together

LegiScore goes beyond RERA. We cross-check:

• Land title chain: Confirms that land ownership matches the RERA disclosures
• Encumbrance status: Looks for mortgages or liens that RERA does not declare
• Litigation: Finds pending court cases involving the property or the builder
• Revenue records: Verifies land use, boundaries and tax compliance

This all-round approach is why banks, lawyers and buyers rely on LegiScore for quicker, more dependable due diligence.

5. Review by Human Experts

Our legal team reviews every AI-generated finding for accuracy. You receive:

• Clear explanations of RERA compliance issues without jargon
• Recommendations you can act on: proceed, negotiate or walk away
• Supporting documents to share with your lawyer or bank

In minutes you will know if your property is legally sound or hides risks. Start with your free LPS rating today.