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MahaRERA Registration Guide 2026 — How to Check Maharashtra RERA

6 May 2026 · 5 min read

Step-by-step guide to check MahaRERA registration status, verify Form A/B disclosures, and file a MahaRERA complaint. Everything an NRI or first-time buyer needs before booking a Maharashtra project.

Maharashtra has one of India's most active real estate markets — Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, and Thane together account for over 35% of new residential launches nationally. MahaRERA (Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority) regulates all projects in the state, and its portal is the most data-rich of any state RERA in India. Knowing how to use it before you book a flat can save you from a lapsed registration, a defaulting builder, or a project that has missed its deadline by years.

What is MahaRERA?

MahaRERA is Maharashtra's implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. It regulates real estate projects, agents, and allottees in Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Thane, Aurangabad, and all other districts. Any residential or commercial project with a plot area above 500 sq m or more than 8 units must be registered with MahaRERA before any advertising or booking.

The official portal is maharera.mahaonline.gov.in. Do not use any third-party site — only the official portal has legally binding registration data.

How to Check MahaRERA Registration: Step-by-Step

  1. Go to maharera.mahaonline.gov.in — the official Maharashtra RERA portal.
  2. Click 'Registered Projects' under the Registration menu on the homepage.
  3. Search by project name or RERA number — enter the project name (e.g., "Lodha Palava") or the MahaRERA registration number in format P51800XXXXX. Click Search.
  4. Verify registration status and expiry — check that Status shows 'New Project' or 'Renewed'. If it shows 'Lapsed' or 'Withdrawn', the builder's RERA registration has expired — this is a red flag.
  5. Check Form A and Form B disclosures — click the project name to view Form A (project details, layout, units) and Form B (CA-certified financials). Verify escrow account details and quarterly update dates.

MahaRERA Registration Number Format

Every Maharashtra RERA project has a registration number in one of these formats:

  • P51800XXXXX — residential projects in Mumbai City / Mumbai Suburban
  • P51900XXXXX — residential projects in Pune district
  • P52000XXXXX — residential projects in Nashik / other districts
  • A51800XXXXX — registered real estate agents

The number must appear on all advertisements, booking forms, and sale agreements. If a builder quotes a MahaRERA number that does not appear on the portal — or gives a number from a different format — treat it as a serious warning sign.

Key Things to Verify on the MahaRERA Portal

Registration Status

Look for one of three statuses: New Project (active, within registration period), Renewed (original registration lapsed but successfully extended), or Lapsed/Withdrawn (builder did not renew — do not book).

Completion Date and Possession Date

The portal shows the originally declared possession date and any extensions granted by MahaRERA. If the current date is past the possession date and the project is still under construction, check whether an extension was granted — and on what grounds. Two extensions without MahaRERA-tribunal approval is a bad sign.

Form B — CA Certificate and Escrow Account

Form B is the builder's CA-certified financial disclosure. It shows how much money has been collected from buyers and whether 70% is sitting in a designated RERA escrow account. Builders are legally prohibited from withdrawing from this account without CA certification of proportionate construction completion. If Form B has not been updated in the last quarter, that is a compliance flag.

Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs)

MahaRERA requires builders to upload quarterly progress reports. Check how recently the last QPR was uploaded. A project with no QPR updates for 2+ quarters is either non-compliant or stalled.

How to File a MahaRERA Complaint

If a builder violates RERA — delays possession, diverts funds, or misrepresents the project — you can file a complaint directly on the MahaRERA portal.

  1. Log in to maharera.mahaonline.gov.in with your registered account
  2. Navigate to Complaint > New Complaint
  3. Select the registered project from the dropdown
  4. State the nature of violation: possession delay, false representations, refund claim, etc.
  5. Pay the complaint filing fee (Rs 5,000 for most residential complaints)
  6. Upload supporting documents: sale agreement, payment receipts, possession letter (if any), builder correspondence

MahaRERA must dispose of complaints within 60 days. For possession delay claims, Section 18 of RERA entitles you to interest at SBI MCLR + 2% for every month of delay — paid monthly until possession. You can also claim full refund with interest if you choose not to wait.

MahaRERA vs Other State RERAs

MahaRERA is widely regarded as the best-implemented state RERA in India:

  • Conciliation mechanism: MahaRERA has a structured conciliation process before formal adjudication — faster resolution for disputes.
  • Grading system: MahaRERA grades projects on compliance (A to D) — you can see how compliant a builder is historically.
  • Annual audit requirement: Promoters must file audited annual statements — not just quarterly progress reports.
  • QR codes on marketing: From 2023, all registered projects must display a QR code linking to the live portal record on all marketing material.

Common MahaRERA Traps to Avoid

  • Booking before registration: Any advance payment collected before MahaRERA registration is illegal. If a builder asks for token money before showing a registration certificate, refuse.
  • Phase-based projects: Large township projects are often registered phase-by-phase. Verify that the specific phase/wing you are buying in is registered — not just the parent project.
  • "Applied for RERA" is not RERA: Some builders say "RERA applied" — this has no legal protection. Only a confirmed registration number on the portal counts.
  • Lapsed registration with ongoing sales: Some builders continue selling after their RERA registration lapses. Check the status on the portal yourself.

Brickplot RERA Scores for Maharashtra Projects

Brickplot cross-references all Maharashtra project pages against the official MahaRERA portal. Projects with confirmed MahaRERA registration receive credit on the Legal / RERA Compliance axis (weight: 16%). Projects with lapsed or absent registration are automatically hard-capped at a score of 4.9.

Browse Brickplot's RERA-verified projects — all Maharashtra entries have been cross-referenced against maharera.mahaonline.gov.in directly.