RERA Registration for Real Estate Projects and Agents in India
RERA registration is mandatory for any real estate project with a plot area above 500 sq. metres or more than 8 units, and for every real estate agent who facilitates sales — before any advertising, marketing, booking or sale activity can legally begin. Each state has its own RERA authority and portal.
Who must register
- Promoters/developers of qualifying residential or commercial projects
- Real estate agents who market or facilitate the sale/purchase of any RERA-registered project, regardless of project size
Documents required for project registration
- Title documents establishing legal ownership of the land
- Approved building plans and layout plans
- Details of promoter, architect, engineer and chartered accountant (for the dedicated escrow account)
- Proforma of the allotment letter and agreement for sale
- Details of the project timeline and phase-wise development
The 70% escrow account rule
Promoters must deposit 70% of funds collected from buyers into a separate RERA-mandated escrow account, to be used only for construction and land costs of that specific project — preventing diversion of buyer funds to other projects.
Agent registration
Real estate agents register individually (or as firms) with the state RERA authority, get a registration number that must appear on all marketing materials, and must renew registration periodically as prescribed by the state.
Penalties for non-compliance
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Selling/marketing without registration (promoter) | Up to 10% of project cost, or imprisonment up to 3 years |
| Agent operating without registration | ₹10,000 per day of violation |
Launching a real estate project? Talk to our regulatory team about RERA registration requirements for your state.