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    RERA Registration Services in India

    Prepare your RERA registration with project information, disclosures and state-specific requirements properly organised.

    Short answer

    RERA registration is mandatory for most real estate projects with more than 500 square metres of land or more than 8 apartments, and for real estate agents, before they advertise, market or sell. It is done with the RERA authority of the state where the project is located. Selling an unregistered project can attract a penalty of up to 10 percent of the estimated project cost.

    Last updated 2 November 2026. Rules, fees and forms change, so confirm the current position on the official portal before you act.

    A practical approach to RERA Registration Services in India

    RERA registration may apply to eligible real estate projects and real estate agents. The process is state-administered and demands accurate information, supporting documents and ongoing disclosure awareness.

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    Verify the rule and live process at source.

    RegisCorp explains the practical route; the responsible government authority controls the current law, portal, forms, fees and decision. Check these sources before acting on a time-sensitive requirement.

    How we help

    • Project or agent registration applicability review
    • State RERA application and disclosure checklist
    • Document organisation and filing support
    • Guidance on updates and ongoing disclosure obligations

    Documents to keep ready

    • Entity and promoter details
    • Project land, approval and financial documents
    • Project plans, timelines and marketing information
    • Agent identity and business documents, where applicable

    Project registration and agent registration at a glance

    PointPromoter (project)Real estate agent
    Who must registerPromoters of projects above the exemption limitsAgents who help buyers or sellers in registered projects
    AuthorityRERA authority of the state where the project is locatedRERA authority of the state where the agent operates
    Main ruleNo advertising, booking or sale before registrationNo facilitating a sale of a project that is not registered
    Money ruleA set share of buyer money must go to a separate project bank account (the Act sets 70 percent)Not applicable
    ValidityLinked to the completion date declared in the application; extension rules applySet by the state rules; renewal may be needed
    FeesSet by each state and often linked to project sizeSet by each state

    Which projects are exempt?

    Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, registration is not required where the land is 500 square metres or less, or where the project has no more than 8 apartments including all phases. Projects that already had a completion certificate before the Act began are also exempt. Because state rules add details, check the state authority before you assume an exemption.

    The 70 percent bank account rule

    A promoter has to deposit a set share of the money received from buyers, 70 percent under the Act, in a separate bank account and use it only for that project's land and construction costs. A certified withdrawal process applies, so the project accounts must be organised from the first booking.

    What happens after registration

    • Show the RERA registration number on advertisements and agreements.
    • Update the project details and progress on the state portal as the state rules require.
    • Use the state's model agreement for sale terms where applicable.
    • Apply for extension before the declared completion date if work will be late.

    How project registration works

    1. 1

      Check applicability

      Confirm land area, number of apartments and any exemption under the state rules.

    2. 2

      Collect documents

      Gather promoter details, title documents, sanctioned plan, approvals, project cost and a draft agreement for sale.

    3. 3

      Apply on the state portal

      Fill in the application, upload documents and pay the state fee.

    4. 4

      Authority review

      The authority checks the file and may ask for clarifications within the time set by the state rules.

    5. 5

      Get the registration number

      Use it on every advertisement and sale document.

    6. 6

      Stay compliant

      Keep the project account, progress updates and disclosures current until completion.

    Common mistakes to avoid

    • Advertising or taking bookings before the registration number is issued.
    • Assuming the 8-apartment limit applies to one phase instead of the whole project.
    • Mixing buyer money with other project or company accounts.
    • Not updating the portal, which can lead to penalties and complaints.
    • Filing with incomplete land title or approval documents, causing repeated queries.

    Our process

    1

    Assess the project or agent registration requirement

    2

    Create a state-specific disclosure checklist

    3

    Prepare and submit the application

    4

    Track registration and note ongoing updates

    Frequently asked questions

    Who needs RERA registration?

    Applicability depends on the project, state law and statutory exemptions. An early review is important.

    Do real estate agents need RERA registration?

    Eligible agents generally need registration in the relevant state before facilitating covered transactions.

    Is RERA compliance a one-time exercise?

    No. Registered projects and agents may have ongoing update and disclosure obligations.

    What is the penalty for not registering under RERA?

    The Act allows a penalty of up to 10 percent of the estimated project cost for a project that should have been registered, and further action for continued default.

    Can I sell flats while my RERA application is pending?

    No. Advertising, marketing, booking or selling is not allowed until the project is registered.

    Is RERA registration valid in every state?

    No. Registration is with the authority of the state where the project is located. A project in another state needs its own registration.

    Do plot developers need RERA registration?

    Layout and plotted development can be covered if the land and plot numbers cross the limits, so each project should be checked against the Act and the state rules.

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