MahaRERA Agent Registration

Important: Without the Certificate of Competency, the MahaRERA portal will not accept your registration or renewal application. This must be obtained BEFORE you apply for your RERA number.

Since 1 May 2023, every real estate agent — new registrant or renewal applicant — must hold a valid Certificate of Competency issued by MahaRERA. Maharashtra is the first state in India to mandate this certification, making it a unique and non-negotiable step in the agent registration process.

Here is the complete step-by-step procedure to obtain your Certificate of Competency:

Phase 1 — Register for Training

Step 1 — Choose a MahaRERA-Empanelled Training Provider

MahaRERA has empanelled four authorised organisations to conduct the training programme. You must register with one of these:

You can also visit the official MahaRERA Agent Training page for the current list of empanelled providers and upcoming batch schedules:  maharera.maharashtra.gov.in/agent-training

Step 2 — Pay the Training Fee Training fees are capped at ₹5,000 + GST per candidate — regardless of the provider chosen. The actual fee may be lower depending on the provider and batch type.

Step 3 — Complete the Training Programme

• Minimum 20 hours of training
• Available in online, offline, and hybrid modes
• Conducted typically across 3 hours per day (weekdays) or in weekend batches
• Covers 10 chapters: RERA Act overview, MahaRERA specifics, agent registration, project registration, promoter responsibilities, allottee rights, due diligence, sales process, agreements and forms, real estate calculations
• Minimum 60% attendance is mandatory to qualify for the examination

Step 4 — Receive Training Completion Certificate On successful completion (meeting the 60% attendance requirement), your training provider issues a Training Completion e-Certificate via email. This certificate is required to register for the examination — you cannot appear for the exam without it.

Phase 2 — Register for and Appear in the Certification Examination

Step 5 — Register for the MahaRERA Certification Examination

The examination is conducted by IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) — the same autonomous body that conducts banking recruitment exams — which MahaRERA has partnered with for examination management under a formal MoU.

There are two ways to register for the exam:

• Through the dedicated MahaRERA exam portal:  mahareraexam.com
• Through the MahaRERA official website’s Agent Exam Registration section:  maharera.maharashtra.gov.in/agent-exam-registration

Your training provider will also guide you through the examination registration process as part of their service.

Step 6 — Receive IBPS Confirmation and Call Letter After successful exam registration and fee payment, IBPS sends a confirmation email with your registration number and password. IBPS then issues the examination venue, date, and call letter via email. Download the call letter, take a printout, and affix your photograph on the hard copy before appearing for the exam.

Step 7 — Appear for the Examination The examination is conducted online at IBPS centres across Maharashtra in both English and Marathi.

Examination Pattern:

• 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) — 4 options each, only one correct
• 2 marks per question — Total 100 marks
• Passing score: 40 marks (20 correct answers out of 50)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Attempts allowed: Maximum 3 — If all 3 attempts are unsuccessful, the training programme must be repeated from the beginning before reappearing
  

  Phase 3 — Receive the Certificate of Competency

Step 8 — Certificate Issued On passing the examination, IBPS shares your results with MahaRERA and the Certificate of Competency is issued with a unique certification number. This certification number is required to be entered when filing your MahaRERA agent registration or renewal application on the portal.

Step 9 — Upload on MahaRERA Portal Log in to your MahaRERA agent account and upload the Certificate of Competency. Your registration application can then proceed.

Quick Reference — Certificate of Competency Roadmap:

Register with Training Provider

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Complete 20-hour Training (min. 60% attendance)

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Receive Training Completion Certificate

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Register for IBPS Examination (mahareraexam.com)

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Appear and Pass (40/100 to qualify)

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Certificate of Competency Issued

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Upload on MahaRERA Portal → Proceed with Agent Registration

Total time from training registration to Certificate of Competency: typically 4 to 8 weeks depending on batch availability and exam schedule.

Step 1 — Certificate of Competency (if not already held) Complete the training with a MahaRERA-empanelled provider, clear the IBPS-conducted certification exam, and obtain your Certificate of Competency. See the detailed procedure in the section above. We guide you through this entire process under our Standard and Premium packages.

Step 2 — Portal Account Creation We access the MahaRERA portal (maharerait.mahaonline.gov.in), click “New Registration,” select “Real Estate Agent” as user type, and create your account with username, password, mobile number, and email. Email verification is completed before proceeding.

Step 3 — Application Form Completion We log in and fill all sections of the agent registration form — personal details, business profile, entity information, pending cases declaration, and other required fields. Accuracy at this stage is critical to avoid scrutiny delays.

Step 4 — Document Upload All required documents — KYC, PAN, address proof, entity documents, ITR or declaration, and Certificate of Competency — are uploaded in the prescribed format.

Step 5 — Declaration and Payment The declaration is accepted and the applicable government fee (₹10,590/- or ₹1,00,590/-) is paid online through the MahaRERA payment gateway. An application number is generated for tracking.

Step 6 — Scrutiny and Approval MahaRERA scrutinises the application. Any scrutiny comments or additional document requests are addressed promptly. We track the application status and respond to queries on your behalf.

Step 7 — Registration Certificate Download On approval, MahaRERA issues the RERA Registration Certificate with your unique MahaRERA Agent Registration Number. The certificate can be downloaded from your agent account. Your registration is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

Registration is not a one-time exercise. MahaRERA requires registered agents to maintain ongoing compliance:

Half-Yearly Progress Report (Form 6) Registered agents must upload their Half-Yearly Progress Report in Form 6 through the MahaRERA portal. This report is mandatory and must be uploaded in the ‘Other Documents’ section under the ‘Documents’ tab at the time of renewal. Failure to maintain compliance records may affect renewal processing.

Annual Advertising Compliance From 8 April 2025, MahaRERA Order No. 46C/2025 mandates that all advertisements — print, digital, outdoor — for registered projects must display the MahaRERA registration number and QR code in the top-right quadrant, with font size equal to or larger than the largest font used for contact details. This applies to agents advertising any registered project.

Renewal Every 5 Years Registration must be renewed before the 5-year validity expires. Renewal requires the same fee structure, updated documents, and submission of Form 6. Agents whose registration lapses are listed publicly on the MahaRERA website as “registration validity has lapsed.”

Operating as a real estate agent in Maharashtra without MahaRERA registration attracts serious consequences:

• Penalty of 5% of the total project cost for each transaction facilitated — there is no upper cap until registration is obtained

• For continued non-compliance — penalty can extend to ₹10,000 per day

• Maximum penalty of up to 5% of the estimated cost of the real estate project for misrepresentation or false information to buyers

• Public listing on MahaRERA’s deregistered/lapsed agents database — visible to all buyers and developers

• Inability to legally represent any developer or facilitate any transaction in Maharashtra’s registered project market

✓ Mumbai-based specialists — MahaRERA is Maharashtra’s authority, and we are a Mumbai firm with hands-on experience navigating the MahaRERA portal and process. We know what scrutiny officers look for and how to avoid delays

✓ Certificate of Competency guidance — The training and exam process is often where agents get stuck. We guide you on the right training batch, documentation, and exam process

✓ Complete compliance setup — We don’t just get you registered — we set up your compliance calendar for Form 6 submissions and renewal reminders so you stay compliant through the 5-year period

✓ All entity types covered — Individual, proprietorship, partnership, LLP, and private limited company registrations handled with category-specific documentation

✓ Transparent fixed pricing — Three packages covering the full range of client needs, with government fees clearly separated and disclosed upfront

✓ 25+ years of experience — Trusted by 500+ businesses across India for registration and compliance services

✓ Certificate of Competency end-to-end — Most service providers just mention the certificate as a prerequisite and leave you to figure it out. We guide you from training provider selection through IBPS exam registration and post-exam upload — removing the most common bottleneck in the process

If you are a real estate developer or promoter registering a project with MahaRERA, Ofin Legal also provides complete MahaRERA Project Registration services — including Form A and Form B preparation, CA certificate (Form 3), Architect certificate (Form 4), legal title report formatting, separate bank account declaration, and all required documentation.