How to Check MahaRERA Registration of a Project

Here is how to check MahaRERA registration: open maharera.maharashtra.gov.in, use the “Search for MahaRERA Information” panel to find the project under Registered Projects by its registration number or name, then open its certificate and its “View Details” page. Confirm that the number, project name and promoter match your brochure exactly, and check the completion date, extensions, quarterly progress reports and complaints. The search is free and takes about ten minutes.

Why MahaRERA registration matters before you pay

Section 3 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 requires projects to be registered with the state authority before they are marketed, with an exemption for very small projects of up to 500 sq m of land or eight apartments. Registration ties the developer to what it has declared: plans, carpet areas, a completion date, and a separate project account into which 70% of the money collected from buyers must go.

For a buyer, the registration page is the one public record you can check yourself. MahaRERA has made a QR code compulsory in project advertisements since 1 August 2023 under Order 46/2023, and tightened legibility rules in 2025 with penalties of up to ₹50,000 (The Realty Today). An ad without a readable registration number and QR code is itself a reason to ask questions.

How to check MahaRERA registration: step by step

1. Get the number. Copy the registration number from the brochure, hoarding or ad, or scan its QR code. For example, Bhansali Bespoke – The Hamptonns in Balewadi is advertised with MahaRERA number PM1260002600725.
2. Open the official site yourself. Type maharera.maharashtra.gov.in into your browser instead of tapping a link someone sent. Some older guides point to an earlier address; MahaRERA’s own notices now call that system the “MahaRERA 1.0 Old Portal”.
3. Use the search panel. On the home page, find “Search for MahaRERA Information”, pick the Projects tab and keep “Registered Projects” selected.
4. Narrow and search. Choose the state and the district (Pune), then type the registration number or project name in the search field. If nothing comes up, try Advance Search or a shorter part of the project name.
5. Match the result. Each result row shows the registration number, project name and promoter name. All three should match your brochure and the company named in your draft agreement.
6. Open the certificate. Click “View Certificate” and note the registration date and validity. Then look at the “Extension Certificate” column, which shows N/A if the registration has never been extended.
7. Read the project details. “View Details” opens the promoter’s disclosures: approvals, building and apartment details, carpet areas, bookings, litigation and uploaded progress reports. “View Original Application” shows what was declared at registration.
8. Check complaints. Switch to the Complaints tab in the same panel, or use the project-wise and promoter-wise complaint reports under the Complaint Redressal menu.
9. Check the promoter and your agent. The Promoters tab shows the developer’s other projects. The Real Estate Agent tab lets you confirm that your broker is registered with MahaRERA.
10. Save copies. Download or screenshot the certificate and key pages with the date. If the record changes later, you have proof of what was declared when you booked.

Worked example: what to look up for PM1260002600725

We are not reproducing the portal’s data for this project, because it changes as the developer files updates; read the live record yourself. These are the questions we would answer from it before booking at Bhansali Bespoke in Balewadi:

• Promoter: Is the registered promoter Bhansali Housing or a separate project entity, and is it the same entity named in the agreement for sale?
• Completion date: Sales material targets December 2029, while some portals show December 2030. The date declared to MahaRERA should match the date in your agreement, and that is the date delay interest is measured from.
• Coverage: The project is marketed as three towers of 29 floors above four podiums. Check whether one registration covers all three towers or each tower is registered separately, and which one your flat is in.
• Unit details: Compare the declared carpet areas with the 3 BHK (1,186–1,212 sq ft) and 4 BHK (1,802–1,810 sq ft) floor plans you are shown.
• Approvals: Check whether the commencement certificate on file covers the floor you are buying; if it covers only some floors so far, ask when the rest is expected.
• Progress: Read the latest quarterly reports and check that they were filed on time.

What to check on the project page

What to check	Where to find it	Red flag
Registration number, project name, promoter	Search result row	Any mismatch with the brochure or agreement
Validity and completion date	View Certificate	A date later than the sales team’s promise
Extensions	Extension Certificate column	Repeated extensions on the same project
Quarterly progress reports	View Details	Missing or late quarters
Approvals (sanctioned plans, commencement certificate)	View Details	Commencement certificate does not cover your floor
Litigation	View Details	Cases involving land title or approvals
Complaints	Complaints tab; complaint reports	Many complaints about delay or refunds
Status	Registered / Revoked toggle; Home Buyers menu lists	Project in revoked, abeyance, NCLT or deregistered lists

Reading the quarterly progress reports

Developers must update their project pages every quarter. Three professional certificates carry most of the information: the architect’s certificate (Form 1), the engineer’s certificate (Form 2) and the chartered accountant’s certificate (Form 3) on money withdrawn from the project account. If Form 3 shows heavy withdrawals while Form 1 shows little progress, ask why.

Filing on time is part of the test. On 4 May 2026 MahaRERA issued show-cause notices to 8,212 projects statewide, 2,311 of them in the Pune region, for not updating their January–March reports by the 20 April deadline (Punekar News). It warned of a ₹50,000 penalty and possible suspension, advertising bans and frozen bank accounts. One missed quarter is not proof of trouble; a pattern is.

Check that payments follow the RERA schedule

Section 13 of the RERA Act limits the advance to 10% of the price before a registered agreement for sale. After that, the MahaRERA model agreement caps cumulative payments by construction stage:

Stage	Maximum cumulative payment
Before a registered agreement	10%
After the agreement is executed	30%
Plinth complete	45%
Slabs complete	70%
Later finishing stages	75%, then 80%, 85% and 95%
Possession	Balance 5%

Compare each demand letter with the progress reported on MahaRERA. A 70% demand while the latest architect’s certificate shows slabs still incomplete is ahead of schedule; ask for the stage certificate before paying.

Red flags and what to do about them

• The number does not appear on the official site, or appears under Revoked Projects.
• The promoter differs from the company signing your agreement, with no written explanation.
• The completion date on the certificate is later than what you were told, or has been extended more than once.
• The developer wants more than 10% before registering the agreement.

Ask the developer to explain any mismatch in writing. If a registered project breaches its commitments, you can file a complaint through “Make a Complaint” in the Homebuyers Corner of the MahaRERA site; the Complaints search tab also lists a conciliation route.

Registration is necessary, not sufficient

A valid registration means the project is on the regulator’s books with declared plans and timelines. It does not certify construction quality, brochure amenities or whether the location suits you. Get an advocate to run an independent title search, visit the site on a weekday at peak hour (our Balewadi location guide lists distances from Dasara Chowk), and compare the brochure’s amenity list with what the agreement commits to, using the Bhansali Bespoke amenities page as an example.

Once registration checks out, work out the real cost: stamp duty and registration charges in Pune and GST on an under-construction flat.

Bottom line

Checking MahaRERA registration is the cheapest due diligence you will do. Search the official site yourself, match the number, name and promoter, read the certificate and the latest progress reports, and save copies with the date. This is general information, not legal advice; for title and agreement review, use an advocate. For help reading the record for a Balewadi project, contact us.

FAQs

Is MahaRERA registration mandatory for every project?

Almost always. Section 3 of the RERA Act 2016 requires registration before a project is advertised, marketed or sold, and exempts only small projects where the land is up to 500 sq m or there are up to eight apartments, counting all phases. A multi-tower Balewadi project is far beyond that, so a missing registration number is a serious red flag.

Can I check MahaRERA registration by scanning the QR code?

Yes. Since 1 August 2023 MahaRERA has required a QR code in project advertisements, and scanning it should open the project’s MahaRERA record. Use it as a shortcut, but still confirm the result by typing maharera.maharashtra.gov.in into your browser and searching the registration number yourself, because a printed code or a forwarded image can be wrong.

What does an extension certificate on MahaRERA mean?

It means the developer applied for, and MahaRERA granted, more time to complete the project than was declared at registration. The search results show an Extension Certificate link, or N/A if there has been none. One extension is not unusual, but repeated extensions on the same project suggest delays you should factor into rent and pre-EMI planning.

What should I do if a project is not found on MahaRERA?

First retry with a shorter part of the project name, check the district filter, and use Advance Search. If it still does not appear, or shows up only under Revoked Projects, do not pay anything. Ask the developer for the registration certificate in writing and verify that number yourself. You can report unregistered projects through MahaRERA’s complaint section.

How do I check if a real estate agent is MahaRERA registered?

On the MahaRERA home page, open the Real Estate Agent tab in the “Search for MahaRERA Information” panel and search for the agent’s name or registration number, or use the agent Advance Search. Agents who sell MahaRERA-registered projects must be registered themselves, so an agent should be able to give you a number you can check.

What is a quarterly progress report on MahaRERA?

It is the update a developer must file on its MahaRERA project page every quarter, with architect, engineer and chartered accountant certificates (Forms 1, 2 and 3) on construction progress and money withdrawn from the project account. Read the latest one before each large payment. In May 2026 MahaRERA issued notices to 8,212 projects that missed the January–March filing.