How NRIs Can Verify a Property on RERA (2026 Checklist)

The Direct Answer

Always verified the RERA Registration Number on the official state RERA website (e.g., MahaRERA, RERA-Goa). Do not trust the number printed on the brochure—fake numbers exist. Check three specific tabs: "Litigation" (are there court cases?), "Project Status" (is the percentage completion matching reality?), and "Download" (view the commencement certificate). If a project is not on the RERA website, it's illegal to market it. Run.

Step-by-Step Verification Guide

Every state has its own URL, but the process is similar.

Step 1: Find the Official Site

• Maharashtra: maharera.mahaonline.gov.in
• Karnataka: rera.karnataka.gov.in
• Goa: rera.goa.gov.in
• UP (Noida): up-rera.in

Step 2: Search Registered Projects

Go to "Search Project" -> "Registered Projects". Enter the purely the Project Name (e.g., "Godrej Woods") or the Promoter Name. Avoid putting in too many filters; the search forms are often glitchy.

Step 3: Analyze the "Project Dashboard"

Once you find the project, click View/Details. Look for these red flags:

1. Proposed Completion Date: Builders often promise 2026 in sales pitches but list 2029 on RERA to avoid penalty. Trust the RERA date.
2. Litigation Status: If this section is not "Nil", read the uploaded court orders. Is there a stay on construction?
3. Uploaded Approvals: Check the "Commencement Certificate" (CC). Does it cover the entire project or just "up to Plinth level"?

What RERA Cannot Fix

RERA protects you from delay and fraud, but it doesn't protect you from bad pricing. A RERA-approved project can still be overpriced by 30%. RERA verifies legality, not value.