Updated on March 22, 2025 09:20:45 AM
In this arena, real estate is one of the fastest-growing businesses. Besides providing several investment opportunities, it contributes significantly to economic growth. In this investment, transparency is required to ensure that the buyer is satisfied with the appropriate development of the property.
RERA Registration plays a vital role in the real estate world. It helps to promote fair practices among the developers. In this article, we will discuss all about RERA Registration, its fees and required documents. If you are a real estate agent or builder this article will help you to get your registration hassle-free.
RERA Registration is a lawful procedure providing a legal license to the seller or builder to construct and develop the properties. RERA stands for “Real Estate Regulatory Authority” also known as “RERA Act”. This Act was issued by the Indian Government in May 2016 to protect the interest of home buyers and boost investment in the real estate industry.
In the RERA Act 2016, the Government of India clearly mentioned that RERA Registration is mandatory for every builder and developer who intends to sell any residential and commercial properties. This registration aids in maintaining transparency, accountability and efficiency among the buyer and seller.
There are two main categories given below of the real estate industry that need RERA Registration such as:
The step-wise procedure of RERA Registration is mentioned below:
Before going for the RERA Registration whether you are a builder or agent, you should prepare all the necessary information regarding your work. In this preparation, the applicant should have project plans, and their approval by the competent authorities.
After preparing and gathering all the necessary information and documents, the applicant must file the application for RERA Registration. During the filing application, all the details should be mentioned properly and appropriately. If the applicant does not provide proper information so, it has a higher chance of rejection and they could also have to pay the penalty as well.
However, the applicant must consult with a professional lawyer or attorney who will guide the complete procedure with every aspect. Litem Legalis can help you obtain a RERA certificate in a hassle-free manner.
Along with the RERA application, the applicant has to pay appropriate government fees. Every state has its own fee structure, for example, in Delhi, it requires INR 10,000 and in Uttar Pradesh, its fee is INR 25,000. So, the registration fees can vary on the state and project area.
After submitting the application, the examination process begins. At this stage, the RERA authority examines and verifies all the details provided by the applicant. This complete procedure can take 30 days.
When the Examination is done and approved by the authority a registration number is issued by them. This Registration Number serves as legal proof that the builder or agent complies with the RERA. The applicant has to mention this number on all marketing material.
If the applicant is a builder so, after the RERA Registration they have to do regular updates to the process of the project and construction. If they fail to update the progress detail they could face several penalties.
Document requirements for real estate agents and builders/developers are different in some categories. The all Required documents for RERA Registration are provided below:
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The complete state-wise list of government fees for RERA Registration is given below:
| State's Name | Govt. Fees of RERA Registration for Individual | Govt. Fees of RERA Registration for Other than Individual |
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| Delhi | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | ₹ -- | ₹ -- |
| Assam | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Bihar | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000* |
| Daman & Diu | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Goa | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 1,00,000 |
| Gujarat | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Haryana | ₹ 25,000 | ₹ 2,50,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Jharkhand | ₹ 25,000 | ₹ 2,50,000 |
| Karnataka | ₹ 25,000 | ₹ 2,00,000 |
| Kerala | ₹ 25,000 | ₹ 2,50,000 |
| Ladakh | ₹ -- | ₹ -- |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Maharashtra | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Manipur | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Meghalaya | ₹ -- | ₹ -- |
| Mizoram | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Nagaland | ₹ -- | ₹ -- |
| Odisha | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Puducherry | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Punjab | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Rajasthan | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Sikkim | ₹ -- | ₹ -- |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Telangana | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Tripura | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹ 50,000 | ₹ 2,50,000 |
| West Bengal | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 50,000 |
As per the RERA Act, the RERA certificate is generally issued within 30 days by the RERA department of that particular state. But in many cases, the issuance might occur earlier or delayed. There may be several reasons and circumstances for the delay, such as incorrect submission of documents. Therefore, it is highly advisable to seek professional guidance where they may handle all the hustles and provide accurate legal advice as per the RERA rules & regulations.
RERA registration has several benefits for both buyers and builders/promoters some of them mentioned here:
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ELitem Legalis handles RERA registration, provides expert guidance, and handles dispute resolution in accordance with RERA. Providing preparation and review of documents, compliance audits, and ensuring smooth real estate transactions are factors we focus on. It is our goal to provide legal support for your real estate projects and ensure that they are compliant with regulatory requirements.
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The RERA contributes significantly to the improvement of transparency, accountability, and fairness in the real estate sector. In addition to detailed project disclosures, timely completion guarantees, and robust grievance redress mechanisms, it offers homebuyers protection. By promoting ethical practices and a structured framework, builders gain better market credibility, better funding, and access to better financing. Compliance with RERA laws allows all parties to avoid problems and maintain a trustworthy real estate ecosystem. At Litem Legalis, we are committed to assisting you with every stage of the RERA process, including registration, documentation, and dispute resolution. Our knowledge guarantees that your real estate transactions are both legal and compliant, providing you peace of mind and confidence in your investment.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 aims to protect homebuyers and promote transparency in the real estate industry.
Every residential and commercial project that exceeds 500 square meters or eight apartments must register under RERA.
A key objective of RERA is to enhance transparency, ensure timely completion of projects, protect buyers from fraud, and establish a fast and efficient grievance redressal process.
Any builder who develops any project that has land of more than 500 sq. metres & 8 apartments and a Real Estate agent needs to Register under RERA.
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