A RERA number printed on a brochure means little until you check it on the state portal. The number links to a public record that a builder cannot quietly edit, and reading that record is one of the most useful checks a buyer can do.
Where to look
In Karnataka, the registration is held on the state RERA portal. Each registered project has a page listing its registration number, the promoter, the approved plan, the declared completion date, and quarterly progress updates.
What to confirm
- The registration number on the brochure matches the portal record exactly.
- The project name and promoter match what you are being sold.
- The declared completion date is consistent with what the sales team states.
- Quarterly updates are being filed and show real progress.
Reading the gaps
A registration that exists but has stale quarterly updates, or a completion date that has been revised more than once, is worth questioning. Registration tells you a project is on the record. The quality of the disclosure tells you how the builder treats that record.