How to Verify RERA Registration Before Buying a Property

Why RERA registration matters

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 requires most residential and commercial projects to be registered with the state RERA authority before they can be marketed or sold. Registration means the builder has disclosed project timelines, land title, approvals, and financial details to the regulator.

How to check RERA status

• Visit your state's official RERA website.
• Search by project name, builder name, or RERA registration number.
• Confirm the promised possession date matches what the builder has told you.
• Check for any complaints or penalties logged against the project.

Red flags to watch for

Be cautious if a builder cannot provide a RERA number, if the number does not match the project on the regulator's website, or if possession has already been delayed beyond the registered date without an updated filing.

Always cross-check the RERA number independently on the official portal rather than relying on the builder's brochure alone.