MahaRERA Registered Projects: How to Check and Verify

A brochure says "MahaRERA registered" in large letters, and the sales manager nods. The only proof is a number you can look up on the official portal in five minutes. Most buyers never do.

This guide shows how to find MahaRERA registered projects, what to read on a project page, and what registration does and does not protect you from.

What a MahaRERA registered project is

The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 is called RERA. It requires covered projects to register before they advertise or sell. [VERIFY: Section 3 thresholds] MahaRERA is the Maharashtra authority.

Registration puts the promoter's plans, approvals and timelines on a public page. It also ties the promoter to the Act's rules on payments, quality and delays. The wider picture is on the Pulse RERA page.

How to find and check a project

1. Get the number. Ask the seller for the MahaRERA registration number, and a logo on a brochure does not count.
2. Open the official portal. Type the address yourself. Do not follow links sent on chat. [VERIFY: current MahaRERA web address]
3. Use the registered projects search. Search by number, project name, promoter, district or pincode.
4. Open the project page. Match the project name, promoter and location to what you were shown.
5. Read the details. Check the status, dates, approvals and documents listed below.
6. Save a copy. Take a dated screenshot or PDF for your records.

If the portal shows no match, or shows a different promoter, stop and ask why. The property legal verification guide lists the other checks that go with this one.

What to read on the project page

The page holds more than a number. These are the fields that decide whether the project is safe to book.

Source: author's checklist based on the information MahaRERA project pages normally show; section names may differ. [VERIFY: fields on the live portal]

Carpet area matters more than most buyers expect. The note on loading factor explains why the sale area can look bigger than the space you use.

A worked payment example

Take a flat priced at ₹1 crore. The RERA Act caps the advance at 10% of the cost before a registered agreement for sale. [VERIFY: Section 13] On this flat, that is ₹10 lakh at most.

Suppose a seller asks for ₹25 lakh as "booking" and promises the agreement later. That is ₹15 lakh above the limit. Say no, or ask for the demand in writing and take advice.

The Act also asks promoters to keep 70% of buyers' money in a separate project account. It is meant for that project's construction and land cost. [VERIFY: Section 4(2)(l)(D)] On ₹1 crore from you, that is ₹70 lakh.

Red flags

• No number on the brochure. Registered projects must show it in ads. [VERIFY: advertising rules]
• A number that does not match. The project or promoter on the portal differs from what you were shown.
• Pressure to pay now. Booking demands above the legal advance, or cash payments.
• Agreement without the number. Your agreement should refer to the registration and carpet area.
• Stale updates. No progress filing for several quarters.
• Missing approvals. No sanctioned plan or commencement certificate listed.

What registration does not cover

MahaRERA registration is a filter, not a guarantee. It does not check title for you, rate the builder's quality or promise on-time delivery. A registered project can still have a title dispute or a late timeline.

Ask a lawyer to read the draft agreement and check the title. Review the builder's earlier work too. The Pulse lists on builders in Maharashtra and Mumbai real estate companies are a starting point, and the occupancy certificate note covers the finish line for ready flats.

Budget for the extras as well. Registration and stamp duty depend on your city, so see Mumbai stamp duty and registration charges for one example. The sale deed guide explains the document you finally receive.

Agents and complaints

Real estate agents who work on registered projects also need to be registered under the Act. [VERIFY: Section 9] Ask for the agent's number and check it the same way.

If something goes wrong, MahaRERA accepts complaints from buyers on registered projects. [VERIFY: current complaint process, fees and timelines] Keep your agreement, receipts, payment proofs and written messages. Delay claims depend on dates, so the paper trail matters.

How to decide

Treat MahaRERA registered projects as the shortlist, not the finish. After that, do the legal check, read the agreement and compare your options. The Pulse property buying guide covers the full path from search to possession.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find MahaRERA registered projects?

Use the MahaRERA website's registered projects search. You can filter by project name, promoter, district or pincode, then open the project page to see its registration number, status and documents. Check the portal's current menu names before you search [VERIFY: current MahaRERA portal layout].

Is every project in Maharashtra registered with MahaRERA?

No. Small projects below the Act's size limits may not need registration. Ongoing projects without an occupancy certificate had to register. Check the thresholds before treating a missing registration as a red flag [VERIFY: Section 3 of RERA 2016].

What does a MahaRERA registration number look like?

It begins with the letter P followed by digits, and the number is unique to the project. Always search that number on the official portal. A number printed on a brochure proves nothing until the portal shows the same project, promoter and status [VERIFY: current numbering format].

Can I trust a project just because it is MahaRERA registered?

Registration is a baseline, not a guarantee. It confirms the promoter filed plans, timelines and approvals and is bound by the Act. You still need to check title, approvals, the draft agreement and the builder's delivery record, ideally with a property lawyer.

What if a MahaRERA registered project is delayed?

You can file a complaint with MahaRERA. The Act provides for interest or refund on delayed possession. Keep your agreement, receipts and correspondence, and ask a lawyer about the route that fits your case [VERIFY: complaint process and interest rules].

Sources

• MahaRERA: registered projects search, project pages, complaints and orders [VERIFY: current portal sections] (accessed October 2026)
• India Code: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 [VERIFY: section references and current amendments] (accessed October 2026)
• Author's calculations: ₹1 crore flat, 10% advance cap and 70% project account share

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