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RERA Verification: 2-Minute Check Before You Pay a Single Rupee

  • by- Zaid
  • Jun 8, 2026
Builder said "RERA registered"? Ask for the number and check yourself. No RERA number? No booking. This 2-minute check can save your life savings.
RERA Verification: 2-Minute Check Before You Pay a Single Rupee

NEW DELHI, June 8: Every year, thousands of home buyers book flats without checking RERA registration. Then the project gets delayed. Money gets stuck. And there is no legal help.

Do not be that buyer.

Here is how to verify RERA registration in 2 minutes.


Step 1: Ask for RERA Number

First thing – ask the builder for the RERA registration number. If they refuse or delay, that is a red flag. Walk away immediately.


Step 2: Open Your State RERA Portal

Go to your state's official RERA website. Use only .gov.in links. Third-party sites can be fake.

Major State RERA Portals:

State Official Portal
Maharashtra maharera.maharashtra.gov.in
Uttar Pradesh     up-rera.in
Karnataka rera.karnataka.gov.in
Delhi rera.delhi.gov.in
Haryana haryanarera.gov.in
Gujarat gujrera.gujarat.gov.in
Tamil Nadu rera.tn.gov.in
West Bengal rera.wb.gov.in

Step 3: Enter the Number and Check

Look for "Registered Projects" or "Search Projects". Enter the RERA number.

You will see:

  • Is the project active or not

  • The promised completion date

  • The exact carpet area

  • Any complaints against the builder


5 Things Builders Say That Are Red Flags

What Builder Says What It Actually Means
"Application is in process" Not registered yet
"Pre-launch, so no RERA needed"     Illegal. RERA applies to all
"Number is there but not online" Fake. All numbers are online
"Trust us, it's registered" Don't trust. Verify.
"Will give number after payment" Run. Now.


What If the Project Is Not on RERA Portal?

Stop. Do not pay anything.

Selling an unregistered project is a crime under RERA. Builders can face up to 3 years in jail and heavy fines.

If a builder says "RERA is in process" – wait until it is done. Do not book. Do not pay advance.


Bonus: Check Builder's Track Record

While you are on the portal, search by the builder's name alone. You will see:

  • All their past and current projects

  • How many are delayed

  • Any penalties or legal cases against them

This takes 1 extra minute but gives you the full picture.


The Bottom Line

No RERA number? No booking. It is that simple.

Before you pay anything:

  1. Ask for RERA number

  2. Go to state RERA portal

  3. Verify project is active

  4. Check builder's complaints

  5. Only then book

Share this with someone buying a home. You might save them from a lifetime of legal trouble.