Process to view and download RERA registration certificate

The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016, makes it mandatory for builders to register all new projects on the respective state website. This certificate can be used for various purposes, including promotion and branding materials, to sell the project. This certificate helps builders provide valid proof of their project being RERA-registered and helps the buyer understand his rights and responsibilities. The certificate clarifies to the buyer the delivery timelines and payment schedules. Using the details provided in the RERA registration certificate, buyers can continue to monitor the progress of an ongoing project.

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Real estate agents, too, are mandated to apply for registration to operate their business. Buyers should demand to see an agent’s RERA registration certificate before starting any dealings.

What does a RERA registration certificate look like?

Check out a sample of the RERA registration certificate issued by the state authorities for promoters and agents:

Details in the RERA registration certificate

Builder’s name
Project’s name
Project’s address
Project’s registration number
Terms and conditions to be met by the builder
Issuance date
Issuance place
Name and signature of the signing authority

Details to view and download the RERA registration certificate

A builder/agent should provide the following details to view and download their RERA registration certificate from the state RERA website:

Login credentials
Registered mobile number
Project registration number

How can a homebuyer check a builder/broker’s RERA registration certificate?

Buyers and investors can check a builder/broker’s RERA registration certificate on the official RERA websites of the state. This can be done by providing the project registration number and the registration certificate type. On the UP-RERA web portal, for instance, you can check a builder/agent’s RERA registration certificate by providing the following details:

FAQs

From a buyer’s perspective, what is acceptable evidence of project sanction under the RERA?

For project registration and booking, the buyer must check the intimation of approval/disapproval from the state RERA.

What to do if a builder does not register on the RERA website?

You can file a complaint with the state RERA against non-registration. Such complaints are treated as source complaints and suo moto action is initiated by the state authority.

Can information uploaded by a builder during project registration be amended/edited under the pretext of updating it?

No, builders cannot do so under the RERA provisions.

What if a builder does not register with the RERA and no one complains?

The state RERA can initiate suo moto action if they come to know of such a builder.

Are developers registered with the state RERA?

No, only projects are registered with the real estate regulatory authorities.

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Sunita Mishra

An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Sunita Mishra brings over 16 years of expertise to the fields of legal matters, financial insights, and property market trends. Recognised for her ability to elucidate complex topics, her articles serve as a go-to resource for home buyers navigating intricate subjects. Through her extensive career, she has been associated with esteemed organisations like the Financial Express, Hindustan Times, Network18, All India Radio, and Business Standard.

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