To Registering a RERA project in India is a must before you advertise or sell a single unit If you are a builder or developer planning to launch a real estate project in India, registering it under RERA is a legal must before you advertise or sell a single unit. This guide explains the entire RERA project registration process step by step — the documents you need, the fees involved, the timeline, and how the process differs from state to state — so you can approach it with clarity and avoid costly rejections.
RERA project registration is the process of formally registering a real estate project with the relevant State Real Estate Regulatory Authority before it is marketed or sold. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 introduced this requirement to protect homebuyers and bring transparency to the property sector. Without valid registration, a promoter cannot legally advertise, market, or sell units in the project.
Each state runs its own RERA authority — such as RERA Rajasthan, MahaRERA in Maharashtra, and UP-RERA in Uttar Pradesh — with its own forms, fee structure, and documentation standards. This is why understanding your specific state process matters.
Registration is mandatory for most residential and commercial projects above the size threshold set by each state, commonly 500 square metres of land or eight apartments, whichever applies. You need to register if you are:
While the exact list varies by state, most RERA authorities ask for the following core documents. Preparing these correctly is the single biggest factor in avoiding delays:
Gather and verify every required document before starting. Incomplete applications are the most common reason for rejection and delay.
Each state has its own official RERA portal where the application is filed online. Make sure you are on the correct official state portal.
Complete the registration form accurately, upload the required documents, and double-check every detail — errors here cause rejections.
Fees are calculated by the state authority based on project type and size. Pay through the official portal only.
The authority reviews your application. A complete, correct application is typically approved within 30 to 60 days, after which you receive your RERA registration number.
Most residential and commercial projects above the state size threshold must register. Very small projects may be exempt, but always confirm before assuming exemption.
A complete and correct application is usually processed within 30 to 60 days. Incomplete applications take significantly longer.
Selling or advertising an unregistered project can attract penalties of up to ten percent of the estimated project cost under the Act.
