RERA Registration

Validity: Project-specific; registered until completion date

What is RERA Registration?

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 mandates registration of real estate projects and agents with the state RERA authority before any booking, sale, or marketing. We file the project or agent registration and ensure ongoing compliance.

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) came into force to protect homebuyers and bring accountability to real estate. Promoters must register a project with the state RERA Authority before advertising, marketing, booking, selling, or receiving any amount for any unit — in projects where the land area exceeds 500 square metres or there are more than 8 apartments. Real estate agents must also register with RERA before facilitating any sale or purchase of a registered project. Registration requires the promoter to upload all project details, including approved plans, layout, RERA escrow account details, and quarterly progress updates. The registration number must be quoted in all project advertisements and correspondence.

Who Needs RERA Registration?

Real estate developers and promoters launching residential or commercial projects above the threshold, real estate agents brokering sales of RERA-registered projects, and joint development agreement (JDA) projects where both landowner and developer must register.

What's Included

Project RERA registration certificate obtained before any marketing
All statutory disclosures uploaded (approved plans, title, contractors)
RERA escrow account set up to protect buyer funds
Quarterly project updates filing managed
Agent registration obtained enabling legal brokerage of registered projects

⚠️ Penalty for Non-Compliance

Marketing, selling, or accepting advances for an unregistered project attracts a penalty of up to 10% of the project's estimated cost. A second offence can lead to imprisonment of up to 3 years, fine, or both. Agents facilitating sales in unregistered projects face penalties of ₹10,000 per day.

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How It Works

1
Gather project documents
Title documents, approved plans, commencement certificate, and other statutory disclosures are compiled for the upload.
2
RERA portal registration
The promoter registers on the state RERA portal and uploads all project details, disclosures, and documents.
3
Review and issuance
The RERA Authority reviews the application and may raise queries. On satisfactory review, the RERA registration number is issued.
4
Escrow account setup
A RERA-dedicated escrow account is opened at an approved bank. At least 70% of collections from buyers must be maintained in this account.
5
Ongoing compliance
Quarterly progress updates and annual audit reports are filed with the RERA Authority throughout the project.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Project documents

Land title and encumbrance certificateRequired
Approved building planRequired
Commencement certificateRequired
Structural engineer's certificateRequired

Financial

Promoter's audited financialsRequired
RERA escrow bank account detailsRequired

Fees & Pricing

Fees

RERA registration fee

Varies by state and project type/size — check the relevant state RERA portal

Varies

Professional fee

Quoted after reviewing the project scale and documentation status

Varies

* Government fees may vary. GST applicable on professional fees. Final pricing confirmed after review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which projects must register under RERA?

All projects where the land area exceeds 500 square metres or the number of apartments exceeds 8 (including all phases) must be registered before any marketing or sale.

What is the RERA escrow account?

Promoters must deposit at least 70% of the amounts collected from buyers into a separate RERA-designated escrow account. This can only be withdrawn for land and construction costs on certification by an engineer and a chartered accountant.

Do agents need separate registration?

Yes. Real estate agents who facilitate transactions for RERA-registered projects must register with the RERA Authority of the state where they operate.

What are the quarterly compliance requirements for a registered project?

Promoters must file quarterly updates on the project's progress — construction milestones, bookings, collections, and withdrawals from the escrow account — on the RERA portal.

Can a project be extended beyond the registered completion date?

A promoter can apply for an extension of the registration due to force majeure or delays caused by government authorities. An extension fee is payable.

What is the penalty for delayed delivery?

Buyers can claim interest on their payments for every month of delay. Promoters who are persistently non-compliant can have their registration revoked.