Quick Answer
Ask the agent for their RERA registration number, then search it on the official RERA portal of the state where the property is located — every state authority maintains a searchable agent record. If the number doesn't appear, doesn't match the agent's name, or shows as expired, that's a red flag worth acting on before you sign anything or pay any money.
Why This Check Matters
Under Section 9 of the RERA Act, 2016, facilitating a real estate transaction for a fee without registration is illegal — and under Section 62, it carries a penalty of ₹10,000 for every day of default, capped at 5% of the property's cost. Registration doesn't just protect the agent from penalties; it gives you, the buyer, a regulator-backed record to check before you hand over money, sign a booking form, or trust someone's word on a project's status.
A registration number printed on a card or WhatsApp signature proves nothing on its own — it's a claim. Verifying it on the actual government portal is the only way to know it's current, matches the person in front of you, and hasn't been suspended or revoked.
The 5-Step Verification Method
1
Ask for the registration number directly
A legitimate, registered agent should give you this immediately, without hesitation. Under Section 10, they're required to quote it in relation to any transaction they facilitate.
2
Go to the correct state's official RERA portal
Use the portal for the state where the property/project is located — not necessarily where the agent is based. Each state runs its own authority and its own agent database.
3
Find the agent search or agent list section
Menu names vary — "Registered Agents," "Search Agent," "Agent List," "Verify Agent" are all common labels depending on the state.
4
Search by registration number, then by name if needed
Number search is fastest when you have it exactly right. If it doesn't return a result, try the agent's full legal name as it appears on their ID.
5
Confirm the name matches and status is active
The name on the portal record should match the agent's ID exactly, and the status should show as active/valid — not expired, suspended, or revoked.
State-by-State Verification Directory
Every state RERA authority runs its own portal and its own agent records. The table below gives you the correct official portal to start from for each of the 20 states RERACertified currently covers. Portal menus and URLs change periodically — if a specific link doesn't work, use the portal's own search or "Agents" menu from its homepage.
| State |
Official Portal |
Agent Search |
| Maharashtra |
maharera.maharashtra.gov.in |
Confirmed — dedicated agent search page |
| Haryana |
haryanarera.gov.in |
Confirmed — registered agents list, searchable |
| Punjab |
rera.punjab.gov.in |
Confirmed — search by name, district, or number |
| Kerala |
rera.kerala.gov.in |
Confirmed — full searchable agent list |
| Karnataka |
rera.karnataka.gov.in |
Agent list/search page found — verify current URL on the portal |
| Delhi |
rera.delhi.gov.in |
Agent records available — verify current URL on the portal |
| Tamil Nadu |
rera.tn.gov.in |
Registered-agents page found — verify current URL on the portal |
| Madhya Pradesh |
rera.mp.gov.in |
"Search Agent" page found — verify current URL on the portal |
| Chhattisgarh |
rera.cgstate.gov.in |
Approved-agent list page found — verify current URL on the portal |
| West Bengal |
rera.wb.gov.in |
Agent records available on the portal — use its Agents menu |
| Rajasthan |
rera.rajasthan.gov.in |
Agent search page found — verify current URL on the portal |
| Uttar Pradesh |
up-rera.in |
Agents section present — use the portal's own search/verify tool |
| Gujarat |
gujrera.gujarat.gov.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — dedicated search URL not independently confirmed |
| Telangana |
rera.telangana.gov.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — dedicated search URL not independently confirmed |
| Andhra Pradesh |
rera.ap.gov.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — dedicated search URL not independently confirmed |
| Odisha |
rera.odisha.gov.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — public search not independently confirmed |
| Bihar |
rera.bihar.gov.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — dedicated search URL not independently confirmed |
| Goa |
rera.goa.gov.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — dedicated search URL not independently confirmed |
| Uttarakhand |
ukrera.uk.gov.in |
Portal URL itself not independently confirmed — search before relying on it |
| Himachal Pradesh |
hprera.nic.in |
Use the portal's Agents menu — dedicated search URL not independently confirmed |
Why some rows say "not independently confirmed"
Government portal menus, URLs, and search tools change often, and several official .gov.in sites restrict automated access — so rather than publish a specific deep link that might already be outdated by the time you read this, we've been upfront about which state portals we could directly confirm an agent-search feature on, and which ones need you to use the portal's own navigation. This table will be updated as we verify more states directly.
Red Flags to Watch For
⚠️ The agent hesitates or refuses to share a registration number
A registered agent is required to quote it in every transaction — reluctance is a serious warning sign, not a minor inconvenience.
⚠️ The number doesn't appear in a portal search at all
This could mean it's fabricated, mistyped, or registered under a completely different name or entity than the one presenting it to you.
⚠️ The name on the portal doesn't match the person's ID
Someone may be using another registered agent's number, or an expired/revoked one, hoping you won't check closely.
⚠️ The registration shows as expired or suspended
An expired registration carries the same legal exposure as no registration at all — for both the agent and, potentially, the transaction itself.
⚠️ The agent claims their home-state registration covers this deal
Registration doesn't automatically transfer between states — verify on the portal for the state where the actual property sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a real estate agent's RERA registration?
Ask the agent for their RERA registration number, then search for it (or their name) on your state's official RERA portal — every state RERA authority publishes a searchable list or lookup tool for registered agents. If the number doesn't appear, or the name doesn't match, treat that as a red flag.
Is there one national website to check every state's RERA agents?
No single central agent-search tool covers all states yet — the Unified RERA Portal (rera.mohua.gov.in) consolidates project data across states, but agent verification is still done state by state, on each state's own RERA authority portal.
What should I do if an agent refuses to share their RERA registration number?
Treat it as a serious warning sign. Under Section 10 of the RERA Act, a registered agent is required to quote their registration number in relation to every transaction they facilitate — a legitimate, registered agent has no reason to withhold it.
Does a RERA registration number expire?
Yes. Agent registration is typically valid for 5 years (varies slightly in some states — check your state's specific validity period) and must be renewed. A number that was valid two years ago could be expired now, which is exactly why checking the portal's live status — not just the number's format — matters.
Can an agent be registered in one state but operate in another?
No — RERA agent registration is granted by each state's own authority and generally doesn't automatically transfer. An agent showing you a Haryana registration number while operating a deal in Uttar Pradesh should also hold separate UP-RERA registration; verify on the state portal where the actual project is located.
Does a valid RERA registration number guarantee the agent is trustworthy?
It confirms the agent is legally permitted to facilitate transactions and is on record with a regulator — it does not by itself confirm expertise, ethics, or track record. Registration is the legal minimum, not a competency guarantee; a credential such as CREP™ speaks to actual product and compliance knowledge on top of registration.
Is checking the project's RERA registration the same as checking the agent's?
No — these are two separate registrations. A project can be RERA-registered while the agent selling it is not, and vice versa. Both matter: verify the project's registration number on the same state portal, separately from the agent's.
Change Log
Sep 29, 2026 — Published, with a state-by-state verification directory for all 20 live states, confidence-flagged by confirmation status.
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