By Arosh John, Founder, John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) | Editor-in-Chief, Thane Real Estate News (TREN)
Maharashtra | January 2026
Clearing the MahaRERA real estate agent exam is an important milestone. However, passing the examination alone does not authorise a person to operate as a real estate agent in Maharashtra.
To legally practise, every successful candidate must complete Real Estate Agent Registration on the official MahaRERA portal, in accordance with the authority’s prescribed process.
This article explains the portal-led registration flow following the exam results and clarifies the documents and approvals involved.
Step 1: Certificate of Competency and Registration Certificate Are Not the Same
After the exam result is finalised, qualified candidates receive a Certificate of Competency (CoC) through official channels.
This CoC is used during the registration workflow on the MahaRERA portal. It should not be confused with the final Agent Registration Certificate, which is issued only after MahaRERA approves the registration application.
Step 2: Access the MahaRERA Agent Registration Section
Visit the official MahaRERA website and navigate to the Real Estate Agent Registration section. MahaRERA processes agent registrations exclusively through this portal.
Step 3: Create or Log In to Your MahaRERA Account
Applicants must create a portal account or log in using existing credentials. This account becomes the permanent record for registration status, renewals, and portal communications.
Step 4: Select “Real Estate Agent” as the Applicant Category
Select Real Estate Agent as the applicant type. The portal then opens the correct application form and the relevant upload fields for this category.
Step 5: Complete the Application and Upload Required Documents
Fill in personal or entity details exactly as per official records. Upload the documents requested by the portal, as applicable to the applicant category, and provide CoC-related details wherever required by the application flow.
Accuracy matters. Even minor mismatches in names, numbers, or addresses can delay scrutiny and approval.
Step 6: Pay the Prescribed Registration Fee
The portal requires payment of the statutory registration fee. The fee varies by applicant type and is commonly applied as:
- ₹10,000 for individual applicants
- ₹1,00,000 for applicants other than individuals (such as firms or entities)
Applicable taxes or portal processing charges may apply, as shown on the payment screen. The fee displayed on the portal should be treated as final.
Step 7: Scrutiny and Approval by the Authority
After submission, the application enters MahaRERA’s scrutiny process. If the authority raises a query or seeks clarification, the portal notifies the applicant.
Once approved, MahaRERA issues the Agent Registration Number. Only after this approval does the registration become operational.
Step 8: Registration Certificate and Public Registry Listing
After approval, the Agent Registration Certificate becomes available for download from the applicant dashboard. The agent’s name and registration number also appear in the public MahaRERA agent registry, allowing clients and stakeholders to verify registration credentials.
Compliance Does Not End at Registration
Registration is the starting point of compliant practice, not the finish line. Registered agents should:
- Maintain a valid registration status
- Renew within timelines prescribed by the authority
- Follow conduct and disclosure expectations applicable to agents
Non-compliance can trigger regulatory action, including penalties or suspension.
Related Coverage
For the detailed exam update and qualified candidates list, read:
MahaRERA Real Estate Agent Exam Result (Phase 8): Qualified Candidates List Released
Also READ: The Hidden Risk in Real-Estate Deals: Why Working with Unregistered Agents Can Cost You Dearly
Also READ: MahaRERA Real Estate Agents: Registration, Training & QR Code Rules
About the Author
Arosh John is the Founder of John Real Estate (MahaRERA Reg. No. A51700001835) and the Editor-in-Chief of Thane Real Estate News (TREN)—a platform known for verification-led reporting and practical regulatory explainers across Maharashtra’s property market.
With over a decade of on-ground transaction experience in Thane and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Arosh specialises in resale due diligence, luxury villa transactions, and NRI-focused real estate advisory, with a disciplined focus on documentation accuracy, compliance risk control, and execution reliability. He is widely followed for translating complex regulatory processes—MahaRERA frameworks, agent compliance, and transaction safeguards—into clear, field-tested guidance that buyers, investors, and professionals can apply immediately.
Through TREN and his advisory practice, Arosh tracks the real forces that shape outcomes in Thane’s market: micro-location pricing, infrastructure impact, redevelopment supply, and regulatory enforcement, positioning him as one of the leading Thane-focused voices in Maharashtra’s real estate ecosystem.
Disclaimer
This article is published by Thane Real Estate News (TREN) for editorial and informational purposes only. Registration requirements, workflows, fees, and document checklists are subject to updates by the competent authority. Candidates must follow the latest instructions available on the official MahaRERA portal and official communications.
