AP-RERA agent registration for brokers in Vizag, Vijayawada and Guntur: who needs it, validity and renewal fee

Checked against official sources on 14 Oct 2026 · Not legal advice · Government websites change, so re-check before you rely on a step.

Short answer: Yes, if you take a fee or commission for helping people buy or sell plots, flats or buildings in AP-RERA registered projects, AP-RERA treats you as a real estate agent. Its FAQ says the definition in section 2(zm) of the RERA Act is "very broad" and also covers web portals that sell plots or apartments. One registration covers the whole of Andhra Pradesh, it is valid for up to five years, and renewal costs Rs. 5,000 for an individual or Rs. 25,000 for anyone else (a firm or company), paid online.

Who needs AP-RERA agent registration

From AP-RERA's own FAQ page:

Brokers and agencies involved in selling or buying in registered projects (Q20, section 2(zm)).
Web portals that sell plots or apartments. They must follow the Act's duties too (Q20).
Existing buyers who refer friends for a fee. AP-RERA says anyone who refers a transaction and receives remuneration or charges must register (Q98).
Brokers abroad advertising outside India: the same rule applies if the project is registered with AP-RERA (Q99). This matters if you market Vizag or Vijayawada projects to NRIs in the Gulf or the US.

Builder's own sales staff? AP-RERA's FAQ doesn't give a yes or no. It only points back to the section 2(zm) definition (Q102). Ask AP-RERA or your lawyer if this is you.

Validity, area and renewal

One registration for the whole state. Your registration from Visakhapatnam also works in Vijayawada, Guntur or Tirupati. The promoter still names which agent will handle each project (Q96).
Valid up to five years (Q93, Q101).
Renewal fee: Rs. 5,000 (individual) or Rs. 25,000 (anyone other than an individual), paid online with the renewal application, plus the same updated documents as a new registration under Rule 10(1)(a) to (f). A renewal is again valid for five years (Q94).
Not transferable to another agent, or to another state if you move your office (Q103). A Telangana broker needs a separate TG-RERA registration.
Deemed registration: if AP-RERA doesn't tell you about deficiencies or reject your application within 30 days, you are deemed registered (Q97).
New registration fee: AP-RERA's FAQ refers to GO MS No. 642 (12/09/2017), GO MS No. 648 and Rule 10(2) of the AP RERA Rules, 2017 (Q101). We haven't checked the amount, so confirm it on the AP-RERA agent page before you apply.

Broker's 6-point check

You hold your own AP-RERA agent registration and know its expiry date (five years from grant).
You've diarised renewal well before expiry, with the Rule 10(1) documents updated.
Your name appears in the AP-RERA approved agents report (to verify: search fields on that report).
You only promote projects showing "APRERA Registered" in Search RERA Projects.
Every ad carries the project's registration number and the "RERA Registered" stamp. See our AP-RERA stamp page.
Anyone referring buyers to you for a share of the fee knows they may need their own registration (Q98).

Buying in Vizag or Vijayawada? Ask the broker for their AP-RERA agent registration number and look for it in the approved agents report before you pay a token amount. For land records, see our Meebhoomi guide.

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FAQ

Is one AP-RERA agent registration valid in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati?

Yes. AP-RERA's FAQ (Q96) says the Authority grants a single registration to an agent for the entire state. The promoter names the agent for each project.

How long is AP-RERA agent registration valid?

Up to five years (Q93). A renewal is valid for another five years (Q94).

What is the AP-RERA agent renewal fee?

Rs. 5,000 for an individual and Rs. 25,000 for anyone other than an individual, paid online when you apply (AP-RERA FAQ Q94).

Can I use my AP-RERA agent registration in Telangana?

No. AP-RERA's FAQ (Q103) says the registration isn't transferable to another agent or another state. Telangana has its own authority, TG-RERA.

Does RERA protect my commission if the builder doesn't pay?

No. AP-RERA's FAQ (Q105) says the Act doesn't protect agents for commissions not paid by the builder or the parties to the deal. Put your commission terms in writing.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page summarises AP-RERA's public FAQ as we read it on 14 Oct 2026. AP-RERA's own notices and your lawyer override it.

Official sources

Not legal advice. We don't check properties or certify ads. A lawyer must confirm title, and the Authority's own notices override anything on this page.