How to Check a RERA Registration Number Online (State-by-State Forensic Guide)
The foolproof verification blueprint for MahaRERA, UP RERA, Karnataka RERA, GujRERA, MP RERA, and HRERA state portals.
Advocate Rohan Kulkarni & Team
RERA Regulatory Compliance Practice · High Court of Bombay & RERA Appellate Tribunal Specialist
Under Section 3 of RERA, no builder can market, advertise, or sell an apartment without obtaining an official registration number from the state authority. To verify a RERA number, locate the statutory alphanumeric ID, navigate to the official state regulatory website (.gov.in), search the registered projects registry, and cross-reference the sworn completion date, promoter legal name, and sanctioned layout plan against sales claims.
Mandates that no promoter shall advertise, market, book, sell or offer for sale, or invite persons to purchase in any real estate project without registering the project with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
Promoters must prominently display the official RERA registration number and official MahaRERA website URL along with a scannable QR Code on all advertisements and marketing collaterals.
Held that RERA registration mandates apply retroactively to all ongoing projects where completion certificates had not been issued prior to commencement of the Act.
State RERA Portal Directory & Alphanumeric Number Formats
Official Comparative Records| State Authority | Official Portal URL | Alphanumeric ID Format Example | Verification Query Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra (MahaRERA) | maharera.maharashtra.gov.in | P52100017324 or P51800000123 | Registration > Registered Projects > Project Search |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP-RERA) | up-rera.in | UPRERAPRJ12345 or UPRERAAGT... | Project Status > Registered Projects > Search by Name/ID |
| Karnataka (K-RERA) | rera.karnataka.gov.in | PRM/KA/RERA/1251/310/PR/171015/000456 | Services > Project Status > Approved Projects > Query |
| Gujarat (GujRERA) | gujrera.gujarat.gov.in | PR/GJ/AHMEDABAD/AHMEDABAD CITY/... | Project Search > Registered Projects > Input Registration No |
| Haryana (HRERA Gurugram) | haryanarera.gov.in | HRERA-PKL-GGM-1082-2019 | Project Registration > Registered Projects > Search Portal |
| Madhya Pradesh (MP RERA) | rera.mp.gov.in | P-BHO-17-001 or P-IND-18-045 | Search > Registered Projects > Promoter/Project Filter |
Sworn Timeline Discrepancy Calculation
Formula: Marketing Handover Delta = Registered Form C Completion Date - Verbal Broker Handover Claim
Scenario: Sales representative verbally claims "Possession by Diwali 2026 (Nov 2026)". On official MahaRERA Form C, the sworn revised completion date is December 31, 2028.
Forensic Step-by-Step Verification Procedure
1Step 1: Locate the Promoter’s Claimed RERA Registration ID
Examine all marketing materials: newspaper hoardings, brochure back covers, digital landing pages, and price quotation sheets. The RERA ID must be explicitly printed alongside the state authority website URL.
- Verify that the printed ID conforms to the official state numbering syntax.
- If the hoarding displays only a QR code, scan it using a smartphone to ensure it resolves directly to the state .gov.in domain.
- Note down the exact legal promoter entity named in the small print.
2Step 2: Access the Official Government Regulatory Portal
Never use broker comparison websites or third-party search engines to verify registration status. Always navigate directly to the state regulatory portal ending in .gov.in or .in.
- Beware of spoofed domain names mimicking government authority websites.
- Verify SSL security certificates on the government portal before inputting data.
- Navigate to the public search directory: "Registered Projects" or "Project Search".
3Step 3: Query the Registered Projects Database
Enter the exact alphanumeric registration number into the search field. If the number returns zero results, perform a secondary search using the exact corporate promoter name or project revenue land survey number.
- Click on the "View Details" or "Eye" icon to inspect the master project dossier.
- Verify that the project status is marked as "Approved" or "Registered" and not "Revoked", "Lapsed", or "Under Scrutiny".
4Step 4: Cross-Check the 5 Critical Discrepancies
Once the official state filing opens, cross-examine these five critical fields against the claims in your sales office quotation sheet:
- Sworn Completion Date (Form C): The date certified in Form C is the ONLY legally binding timeline. Grace periods can only be invoked if expressly stipulated in the registered Agreement for Sale.
- Designated Escrow Bank Details: Verify that the designated 70% bank name, account number, and IFSC match the account on your payment demand letter.
- Sanctioned Floors vs Proposed Floors: Ensure the builder has municipal approvals for the floor level of the apartment you intend to book.
- Promoter Ownership & Title: Verify whether the promoter holds clear freehold title or is developing under a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with revenue-sharing landowners.
- Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Status: Check whether the promoter regularly uploads Form 1, Form 2, and Form 3 filings every quarter as required under Section 11.
Beware of "Applied For RERA", "RERA Acknowledgment Number", or "Registration in Process". Under Section 3, taking even a single rupee as advance booking or token money before the formal Certificate of Registration (Form C) is issued constitutes an illegal transaction punishable with fines up to 10% of total project cost under Section 59.
Non-Negotiable Checkpoints Before Transferring Money
- ✓Official Certificate of Registration (Form C) downloaded directly from state portal.
- ✓Possession date in registered Agreement for Sale matches or precedes Form C date.
- ✓Designated 70% Escrow Bank Account details verified against payment demand letters.
- ✓Commencement Certificate (CC) verified to cover the specific floor being purchased.
- ✓Project status verified as "Active" with zero revocation or suspension orders.
- ✓Promoter corporate identity matches the entity executing the Agreement for Sale.
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Key Legal Clarifications & Homebuyer Inquiries
Can a builder collect 10% booking amount without RERA registration?
No. Section 3 of RERA prohibits any marketing, booking, or advance collection prior to official registration. Furthermore, Section 13 mandates that no promoter can accept more than 10% without executing and registering a formal Agreement for Sale.
What if the project name on the hoarding differs from the RERA portal?
Builders often use commercial marketing names (e.g., "Skyline Paradise") while registering under a formal revenue record name (e.g., "Survey 42/1 Village Hinjawadi Residential Phase 1"). Always look up the project by its official RERA number to uncover its statutory identity.
How do I know if a project’s RERA registration has expired?
Check the "Proposed Date of Completion" or "Revised Completion Date". If that date has lapsed and there is no approved Occupancy Certificate (OC) or formal extension order under Section 6 on the portal, the project is operating in statutory default.
Is an "In-Process" or "Applied For" status legally safe for booking?
Absolutely not. Booking a unit before Form C registration is issued leaves the homebuyer completely outside statutory RERA protections. Builders cannot legally accept deposits or execute registered agreements during the application phase.
What should I do if the builder provides an invalid RERA number?
Report the advertisement to the State Regulatory Authority under Section 59 of the Act. You can also file a non-registration complaint on the state portal. Never transfer funds or sign expressions of interest (EOI) for unverified projects.