Check RERA Registration Status
Verify any Karnataka real estate project's RERA registration before you invest. Direct links to the official K-RERA portal with a step-by-step guide.
Quick RERA Lookup
How to Verify RERA Registration — Step by Step
Visit the K-RERA Portal
Go to rera.karnataka.gov.in. This is the only official portal for Karnataka RERA. Do not rely on third-party websites for RERA verification.
Click on "Registered Projects"
In the main navigation, look for "Projects" or "Registered Projects." This section lists all projects that have valid RERA registration in Karnataka.
Search by Name, Number or District
Enter the project name, builder/promoter name, RERA registration number, or select a district. Partial searches work — you do not need the exact project name.
Verify Key Details
Once you find the project, check: registration number, promoter name, project completion date, number of units approved, RERA validity dates, and whether any complaints have been filed against the project.
Cross-Check with the Builder
The RERA number on the official portal should match exactly what the builder has displayed at the project site and in advertisements. Any mismatch is a red flag.
RERA Verification Checklist
Red Flags to Watch Out For
Be cautious if you encounter any of these situations:
- Builder refuses to share the RERA number or shows a number that does not appear on the official portal
- RERA registration has expired but the project is still being marketed
- Builder advertises a project before obtaining RERA registration
- The project details on RERA (units, area, completion date) differ significantly from what the builder claims
- Multiple complaints filed against the promoter across different projects
Why RERA Verification Is Non-Negotiable
Before the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, buyers had limited legal recourse against delayed projects, misleading advertisements, and fund diversion. RERA changed this by mandating that builders keep 70% of buyer payments in a project-specific escrow account, deliver projects on time, and face penalties for misleading claims. In Karnataka, the K-RERA authority actively handles complaints and has penalised several builders for violations.
If you are comparing multiple projects, use our Property Comparison Tool alongside this RERA verification guide. For cost analysis, the Stamp Duty Calculator and Affordability Calculator help you understand the full financial picture. Browse our project listings for RERA-verified developments across Bangalore, Mangalore, and Mysore.
Frequently Asked Questions
RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) was established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016 to protect home buyers. Every builder must register their project with RERA before advertising or selling. A RERA-registered project guarantees that the builder has clear land title, building plan approvals are in place, 70% of buyer payments go to an escrow account for that project, and the builder must deliver on time or pay compensation.
Visit the Karnataka RERA portal at rera.karnataka.gov.in. Click on 'Registered Projects' in the main menu. You can search by project name, promoter name, district, or RERA registration number. The portal shows project details including approval dates, expected completion date, number of units, and the promoter's track record.
Karnataka RERA numbers follow the format PRM/KA/RERA/1251/446/PR/XXXXX/YYYY-ZZ where XXXXX is the project sequence number and YYYY-ZZ is the registration year. Some older registrations may have slightly different formats. Always verify the exact number on the official K-RERA portal.
Projects with more than 8 units or land area exceeding 500 square metres must be RERA registered. Buying an unregistered project that falls under this requirement is risky — you lose RERA protections including escrow account safety, delivery timeline guarantees, and the right to file complaints. Individual plots, resale properties, and small projects under the threshold are exempt from RERA registration.
You can file complaints for: delayed possession beyond the promised date, defects in construction quality within 5 years of possession, misleading advertisements, changes in approved plans without consent, failure to provide promised amenities, and failure to register the project. Complaints can be filed online at rera.karnataka.gov.in with a filing fee of ₹1,000 for individual buyers.