RERA Registration in India: Process, Documents and Fees

Author : Agile Regulatory | Published On : 06 Oct 2026

What Is RERA Registration?

RERA means the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

The law aims to improve:

Transparency in real estate transactions.
Accountability of builders and promoters.
Timely project completion.
Buyer protection.
Disclosure of project information.
Regulation of real estate agents.
Proper use of buyer funds.

Eligible real estate projects generally require registration before advertising, marketing, booking or selling units. The reference material identifies projects exceeding 500 square metres or involving more than eight apartments as generally subject to registration, subject to applicable exemptions and state rules.

Who Needs RERA Registration?

RERA registration may be required by:

Real estate developers.
Builders.
Promoters.
Property agents.
Brokerage firms.
Real estate consultants.
Marketing agencies facilitating property sales.
Individuals selling or facilitating sales in registered projects.
Commercial-project developers.
Residential-project developers.

A developer generally registers the project, while an agent obtains a separate agent registration.

RERA Registration for Real Estate Agents

A real estate agent should obtain registration before facilitating the sale or purchase of units in a RERA-registered project.

RERA Agent Registration Process

Identify the state RERA authority.
Visit the official state RERA portal.
Select “Agent Registration.”
Create an account using email and mobile details.
Verify the account through OTP.
Complete the agent-registration form.
Enter PAN, address and business details.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the state-specific registration fee.
Submit the application.
Track the application status.
Respond to any clarification or deficiency.
Download the RERA registration certificate after approval.

The reference guide states that the authority generally approves or rejects an application within 30 days of submission, subject to the applicable process and completeness of the application.

Documents Required for RERA Agent Registration

Common documents include:

PAN card.
Aadhaar card or other identity proof.
Address proof.
Passport-size photograph.
Business-address proof.
Rent agreement or ownership proof.
GST registration, where applicable.
Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed or LLP agreement.
Bank-account details.
Authorisation letter or board resolution.
Details of past real estate experience, where requested.
Educational certificates, where required by the state.
Declaration or affidavit.
Fee-payment receipt.

The exact document list and file-size requirements vary from state to state.

RERA Registration Fees for Agents

The RERA agent-registration fee differs according to the state and whether the applicant is an individual, partnership, LLP or company.

The reference material gives the following examples:

State	Individual agent	Firm or company
Maharashtra	₹10,000	₹1,00,000
Delhi	₹10,000	₹50,000
Haryana	₹25,000	₹50,000
Karnataka	₹25,000	₹2,50,000
Uttar Pradesh	₹25,000	₹2,50,000
Rajasthan	₹5,000	₹25,000

These figures should be verified on the relevant state RERA portal before payment because state fees and procedures may change.[ireedindia]

RERA Registration Certificate for Agents

After approval, the agent receives a RERA registration process and a unique RERA registration number.

The registration number should generally be displayed on:

Property advertisements.
Brochures.
Websites.
Social-media posts.
Business cards.
Marketing material.
Client communications.
Project-related promotional content.

The reference guide states that an agent registration certificate is generally valid for five years and should be renewed before expiry.[ireedindia]

RERA Project Registration for Developers

A promoter or developer should register an eligible project before advertising, marketing, booking or selling units.

Project Registration Process

Visit the relevant state RERA portal.
Create a promoter account.
Select project or promoter registration.
Complete the project-registration form.
Enter the project name and location.
Provide promoter and entity details.
Upload title and land documents.
Upload approved plans and permissions.
Provide project timelines.
Submit financial and technical information.
Provide the required declarations.
Pay the project-registration fee.
Submit the application.
Respond to authority queries.
Download the project-registration certificate.

The reference material states that developers generally submit Form A and supporting project, land, construction, financial and compliance documents.

Documents Required for Promoter Registration

Common project documents include:

PAN of the promoter.
Certificate of incorporation or constitution documents.
Promoter address proof.
Title deed.
Land-ownership documents.
Development agreement.
Joint-development agreement, where applicable.
Encumbrance details.
Approved building plan.
Approved layout plan.
Commencement certificate.
Sanctioned plan.
Environmental clearance, where applicable.
Fire NOC, where applicable.
Structural-safety certificate.
Project cost estimate.
CA-certified financial details.
Details of previous projects.
Details of ongoing projects.
Project completion schedule.
Architect certificate.
Engineer certificate.
Contractor details.
Form B declaration.
Dedicated project-bank-account details.
Fee-payment receipt.

The exact documents depend on the state, project type, land status, approvals and construction stage.

Dedicated Project Bank Account

Promoters generally have to deposit 70% of amounts collected from allottees into a separate project bank account. The funds are intended for the concerned project and may be withdrawn according to the applicable certification and compliance process.

The account should not be treated as an ordinary business account. Promoters should maintain:

Buyer-receipt records.
Project-expense records.
Architect certifications.
Engineer certifications.
Chartered-accountant certifications.
Bank statements.
Withdrawal records.
Quarterly project updates.

RERA Registration in India Is State-Specific

RERA registration is not obtained through one universal all-India registration portal for every project and agent.

Applicants should use the portal of the relevant state or Union Territory, such as:

Delhi RERA.
Uttar Pradesh RERA.
Haryana RERA.
MahaRERA.
Karnataka RERA.
Gujarat RERA.
Rajasthan RERA.
Tamil Nadu RERA.

The reference material identifies state-specific portals for major jurisdictions.

RERA Consultant and RERA Experts

A RERA consultant or RERA expert can assist with:

Agent-registration applicability.
Project-registration applicability.
State-portal selection.
Document preparation.
Form filing.
Fee calculation.
Promoter registration.
Agent registration.
Project-bank-account compliance.
Deficiency-response support.
Quarterly project updates.
Agent renewal.
Project extension.
Amendment applications.
Advertisement compliance.
RERA documentation audits.

A consultant does not replace the promoter’s or agent’s legal responsibility to provide accurate information and comply with RERA conditions.

Post-Registration Compliance

After obtaining RERA registration, agents and promoters should:

Display the registration number on advertisements.
Avoid marketing unregistered projects.
Keep project details updated.
Submit periodic progress reports.
Maintain dedicated project-bank-account records.
Report approved-plan changes.
Update construction status.
Renew agent registration before expiry.
Respond to RERA notices.
Maintain buyer and transaction records.
Use accurate carpet-area and project information.
Avoid misleading advertisements.

The reference guide states that developers must submit project-progress information and agents must maintain transaction-related compliance records.

Common RERA Mistakes

Applicants should avoid:

Advertising before registration.
Applying through the wrong state portal.
Uploading inconsistent land or entity documents.
Failing to disclose encumbrances.
Using an incorrect project completion date.
Omitting approvals or plans.
Not maintaining the 70% project account.
Failing to update quarterly progress.
Marketing a project with an incorrect RERA number.
Ignoring deficiencies raised by the authority.
Missing agent-renewal deadlines.
Assuming a company registration replaces RERA registration.

Conclusion

RERA registration is an important legal requirement for eligible real estate projects, promoters and agents operating in India. The process is state-specific and generally involves creating an online account, completing the appropriate form, uploading documents, paying the prescribed fee and tracking the application until approval.

Developers must register eligible projects before advertising, booking or selling them, while agents must obtain agent registration before facilitating transactions in registered projects. Accurate documentation, proper disclosure, dedicated project-account compliance and timely renewals are essential for maintaining RERA compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply for RERA registration in India?

Visit the official RERA portal of the relevant state, create an agent or promoter account, complete the applicable form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit the application.

2. Is RERA registration mandatory for real estate agents?

Real estate agents facilitating the sale or purchase of units in RERA-registered projects generally need registration with the relevant state RERA authority.

3. What documents are required for RERA agent registration?

Common documents include PAN, identity proof, address proof, photograph, business details, bank details, entity documents, GST certificate where applicable and authorisation records.

4. How long does RERA registration take?

The reference material states that the authority generally approves or rejects the application within 30 days of submission, subject to completeness and applicable state procedures.

5. What is the RERA registration fee?

The fee varies by state and applicant type. For example, the reference guide lists different fees for individual agents and firms or companies in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan.

6. How long is a RERA agent certificate valid?

The reference material states that an agent registration certificate is generally valid for five years and should be renewed before expiry.