RERA applied
Applied is not the same as registered. Ask for the final registration number and verify it yourself.
Before booking
RERA project verification checklist for buyers.
Use this before paying a token, signing a booking form, or relying on a project brochure. The aim is simple: match the sales promise with the official record.
Checklist
Check these before you book.
- Official project registration found
Search by project name, promoter name, and registration number on the official RERA portal.
- Exact phase and tower match
Large projects can have separate registrations. Make sure your unit belongs to the same record.
- Promoter name matches the seller
The legal promoter on the RERA record should match the entity collecting money or signing documents.
- Possession date checked
Compare the RERA disclosed date with the date in the brochure, sales message, allotment letter, and agreement draft.
- Approvals and sanctioned plan reviewed
Ask for the sanctioned layout, commencement certificate, approvals, and current uploaded documents.
- Carpet area basis confirmed
RERA uses carpet area. Convert built-up or super built-up claims before comparing price per sq.ft.
- Complaints and orders checked
Look for repeated delay complaints, refund orders, non-compliance orders, and any lapsed registration status.
- Payment schedule reviewed
Check whether payment milestones match actual construction progress and the agreement terms.
- Cancellation and refund terms read
Read deductions, timelines, brokerage terms, GST, stamp duty, maintenance deposit, and other charges.
- Independent advice taken where needed
For high-value purchases, get title and agreement terms reviewed by a qualified professional.
Red flags
Pause if you see these.
These do not always mean fraud, but they are strong reasons to slow down and verify before paying.
Different legal name
If the collecting entity differs from the promoter record, ask for the authority and documentation trail.
Phase confusion
One registered phase does not automatically cover another tower, extension, or future launch.
Possession mismatch
A brochure date earlier than the RERA date should be questioned before signing.
Heavy upfront payment
Be careful when a seller pushes urgent payment before showing the official project record and agreement terms.
Missing documents
If sanctioned plans, approvals, or uploaded documents are not available, get independent advice.
For property professionals
Use this checklist before you recommend a project.
A good property broker or real estate consultant should be able to explain the RERA record in plain language and tell the client what still needs professional review.
Keep a record
Save the official project page, date of search, screenshots, and documents shared with the buyer.
Say what you know
Separate verified official information from builder claims, market rumours, and assumptions.
Refer when needed
For title, agreement, tax, or dispute questions, send the buyer to a qualified professional instead of guessing.
FAQ
Practical questions.
Registration is an important minimum check. It does not replace review of title, agreement clauses, possession risk, construction quality, or loan documents.
Use screenshots only as a starting point. Open the official portal yourself and confirm that the latest record matches the screenshot.
Ask the seller to show where that tower, phase, or building is covered in the approved documents. If it is unclear, do not rely only on the brochure.
RERAExam is independent and is not affiliated with any RERA authority, IBPS, or any government body. This checklist is educational and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice.