Register your real estate project or agent profile with the state RERA through Legal Startup. A dedicated expert checks whether the Act applies to you, prepares the documents, files the application on the state portal and handles queries from the authority.
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RERA registration is the registration of a real estate project, or of a real estate agent, with the state Real Estate Regulatory Authority under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Once registered, the project gets a RERA registration number that must be shown in advertisements and sale documents. Without registration, a covered project cannot be advertised, booked or sold.
Last updated: October 2026. Rules, forms and fees differ by state and can change, so we confirm the current position before filing.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, or RERA, was passed to bring transparency and accountability to the real estate sector and protect homebuyers. It requires promoters to register covered projects, disclose project details, keep buyer money in a separate account and deliver on the timelines they declare.
Each state and union territory has its own RERA authority and its own rules and portal, so the exact forms, fee and document list vary by location. Registration applies to the project, not just the company. A promoter with several projects registers each project separately, and every phase may need its own registration.
Real estate agents who help buyers and sellers in covered projects must also register. For policy information, see the website of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and use your state RERA portal for forms and fees. If you are launching a project brand, see our trademark registration online service.
Thresholds and rules every promoter should know.
The right application depends on your project's stage and your role.
For a project that has not yet been advertised or sold.
For projects without a completion certificate when the Act applied.
For large layouts developed in phases.
For brokers and agents dealing in covered projects.
For changes to the declared timeline or project details.
Several projects across locations or states.
Not sure whether your project needs registration? Send us the land area, number of units and location, and our experts will check it free of charge.
Why developers and agents get registered before launch.
Advertise and sell units without risk of penalty for non-registration.
A RERA number lets buyers verify your project on the state portal.
Lenders and buyers' banks generally prefer registered projects.
Ads, brochures and booking can use the registration number legally.
Disclosed timelines and finances improve confidence among partners.
Filing and follow-up are handled online through the state portal.
From applicability check to RERA number, here is how registration works.
Timelines depend on the state authority and the completeness of documents. Not to scale.
We check the land area, number of units, project stage and any exemption under your state rules.
We verify land documents, sanctioned plans and approvals so that the application is consistent.
Declarations, affidavits, project details and professional certificates are prepared in the state format.
The application is filed online and the state fee is paid.
We respond to clarifications or deficiencies raised by the authority within the time allowed.
Once approved, you get the registration certificate and number to use on all marketing material.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. The exact list differs by state, and our expert will confirm it for your case.
The total cost depends on the state, the project area and whether you are registering a project or an agent profile. It generally has three parts:
Set by each state and usually based on the project area. The schedule can change, so we confirm the current fee before filing.
Our fee depends on the number of projects and the complexity. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
Professional certificates, plan and title documents, and extension or amendment filings are charged separately.
We share a clear, itemised quote before you begin – no hidden charges. Get your free quote →
Choose the situation that matches your needs, or call free for a custom quote.
You are a promoter and need to register a real estate project.
Your project is already under way, or the declared timeline needs to change.
Agent registration, or several projects needing ongoing compliance.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. State government fee is separate. Approval is decided by the authority and cannot be guaranteed. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free applicability check.
If you build, market or sell units in a covered project, check your status before you advertise.
Promoters of residential and commercial projects above the threshold.
Developers selling plots in a layout that meets the area limit.
Anyone facilitating sales in a registered project for a fee.
Owners who partner with a developer and sell or share built units.
Redevelopment projects that sell additional units to outsiders.
Projects still without a completion certificate when the Act applied.
A quick view of the common RERA routes. Ask us which one applies to you.
| Route | Who applies | Purpose | Filed with | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project registration | Promoter | Permission to advertise and sell units | State RERA | Title, approvals and project disclosures |
| Agent registration | Real estate agent | Permission to facilitate sales | State RERA | Identity and address documents |
| Extension | Registered promoter | Change in completion timeline | State RERA | Permitted grounds and timely application |
| Complaint | Buyer or promoter | Resolve a dispute | State RERA or adjudicating officer | Registered project and supporting records |
Most problems come from advertising early and from mismatched records.
Registration starts your obligations. Here is how to stay on track.
Display the registration number on ads, brochures and sale documents.
Deposit 70% of buyer receipts in the separate account and withdraw only as the rules allow.
File progress and project updates on the state portal as your state rules require.
Track the declared end date and apply early if an extension is genuinely needed.
Quick answers on RERA registration in India.
RERA registration is the registration of a real estate project, or of a real estate agent, with the state Real Estate Regulatory Authority under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. A registered project gets a RERA registration number that must be used in advertisements and sale documents.
Generally, projects where the land is more than 500 square metres or which have more than 8 apartments, including all phases, must be registered. Some projects are exempt, such as those that already received a completion certificate before the Act applied. Check your state rules.
Yes, for projects that fall under the Act. A promoter cannot advertise, market, book or sell units in such a project until it is registered with the state RERA.
Yes. A real estate agent who facilitates the sale or purchase of units in a RERA-covered project must register with the state RERA and cannot act without registration.
Check applicability, prepare the project and promoter documents, create an account on your state RERA portal, fill in the application with project details, upload the documents and pay the fee. The authority reviews the application and may ask for clarifications.
Typically promoter identity and entity documents, land title documents, sanctioned plans and approvals, project and phase details, bank account details, professional certificates, and the standard agreement formats. The list differs by state, so we confirm it before filing.
The government fee is set by each state and is usually based on the project area. Our professional fee is quoted after a free call, and we share an itemised quote before you pay.
A registration is valid for the period declared by the promoter for completing the project. It can be extended only in the limited cases and on the conditions the Act and the state rules allow, so plan the timeline carefully.
A promoter who fails to register a project that needs registration can face a penalty that may extend up to 10 percent of the estimated project cost under the Act, with further consequences for continued violation. Register before advertising or selling.
A promoter must deposit 70 percent of the amounts collected from buyers in a separate bank account, to be used only for construction and land costs of that project. Withdrawals follow certification by an engineer, architect and chartered accountant.
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