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Ask a local property lawyer to examine the title chain, seller’s authority, recorded charges and any disclosed disputes. Match land identifiers to the property.
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A MORE CONFIDENT DECISION.RERA & local approvals.
RERA & local approvals.
Know what to check.
A practical starting point for checking a property’s paperwork before you book, pay or sign.
For property buyers across IndiaReviewed 13 September 2026
Understand the status on a listing.
Submitted registration details start as pending. An authorized manual review compares them with official records and records a dated evidence snapshot. A registration number alone never earns a verified label. Expired, adverse or out-of-date reviews do not display a green verification badge.
Haryana authorities are supported through official-source links and manual review. Automatic verification is currently unavailable; we do not bypass CAPTCHA or authority access controls.
RERA information displayed on Real Estate Is Here is provided for informational and verification purposes based on information available from the concerned regulatory authority. Users should independently verify the latest registration status, project approvals, documents and other applicable information with the relevant RERA authority before making any investment or transaction.
Sign in to manage RERA information →Find the relevant RERA authority.
Start with the authority covering the project or agent. These links open official sites; they do not trigger an automated verification.
Start with registration.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 sets duties for promoters and agents and provides protections for buyers. Projects requiring registration must be registered before they are advertised or offered for sale.
Exemptions exist, and states may lower the central registration thresholds. Check the applicable state rules and the specific project or phase. An agent’s registration is separate from a project’s registration.
Registration is one part of your checks.
Also examine ownership, local permissions and the agreement for your particular property.
Source: RERA Act — sections 3, 4 and 9 ↗
Look up the exact project.
- Ask for identifying details. Get the project and phase name, promoter name, address and RERA registration number.
- Use the relevant authority’s portal. Search its project register and compare the record with the property being offered.
- Read beyond the certificate. Check registration status, declared completion date, uploaded approvals, updates and any published orders.
- Resolve differences in writing. Ask about mismatched names, expired registrations or missing documents before proceeding.
Example of official search tools: Punjab RERA project, agent and case searches ↗. Use the authority for the property’s location.
Local permissions matter too.
Document names and requirements vary by location, property type and development stage. Ask the relevant municipal, planning, development or revenue authority which records apply.
Land use and layout
Ask whether the intended use is permitted and whether conversion or layout approval is needed. Confirm any approval covers the actual plot.
Building permissions
Compare the unit, floor, tower and proposed construction with the sanctioned plans and applicable permissions.
Completion and occupation
A completion certificate concerns compliance with approved plans; an occupancy certificate concerns permission to occupy. Some jurisdictions use a combined certificate. Check its scope and conditions.
Certificate definitions: MoHUA RERA FAQs, questions 13–14 (PDF) ↗
Your paperwork checklist.
Tick items as you review them. Ticks are for this page visit only; they do not certify a property.
For a covered promoter sale, section 13 limits an advance or application fee to 10% of the property cost before a written, registered agreement for sale. Have the applicable agreement and payment terms reviewed before paying.
A few things worth clarifying.
Does every property need RERA registration?
No. Applicability depends on the project and legal exemptions, including relevant state rules. Ask for the basis of any claimed exemption and verify it with the authority or your lawyer.
Is “RERA approved” enough to rely on?
Ask for the registration record and inspect the underlying documents. Registration, title checks and local permissions answer different questions.
What if the property is ready to move into?
Check the applicable completion and occupancy documentation for the actual building or phase, alongside title, transfer papers and outstanding dues.
Where can I raise a RERA complaint?
Section 31 provides a complaint route for violations of the Act, rules or regulations. Use the relevant authority’s official process and check its forms, fees and jurisdiction. Keep your supporting records.
Does a listing here confirm legal clearance?
No. A listing on Real Estate Is Here is not a legal certificate or an assurance of title, registration or approvals. Verify the records independently.
Further reading: MoHUA FAQs (PDF) ↗ and RERA Act, section 31 ↗.
Keep official sources close.
Find state RERA websites through AIFORERA ↗Read the central RERA Act on India Code ↗Read the Ministry’s RERA FAQs (PDF) ↗
General buyer education, not advice on a particular transaction. Rules, portal details and project status can change. For a specific property, consult the relevant authority and an independent local property lawyer.
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