The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has introduced a new digital compliance requirement for registered real estate projects across Uttar Pradesh. From the quarter ending September 30, 2026, promoters will have to submit quarterly certificates digitally through the UP-RERA portal. The new system will require certificates from the project’s architect, engineer and chartered accountant before the promoter can submit the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR).
The move is expected to make project reporting more structured, improve accountability among developers and provide homebuyers with more transparent information about the progress and compliance status of registered projects.
What Has UP-RERA Changed?
Under the new system, quarterly project-related certificates will be submitted digitally through the UP-RERA portal. Instead of treating the certificates and QPR submission as separate processes, the authority has linked them together.
Promoters will need to ensure that the required certificates are submitted by the respective professionals before proceeding with the QPR.
This makes professional certification an important part of the quarterly compliance process.
When Will the New UP-RERA Rule Apply?
The new digital certification requirement will apply from the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
This means developers of applicable UP-RERA registered projects need to be prepared for the updated digital filing process from the September 2026 quarter onwards.
What Are the Certificates Required for?
The quarterly certification process involves professionals associated with the project, including:
- Architect: Certification related to the physical and construction progress of the project.
- Engineer: Certification related to construction and engineering progress.
- Chartered Accountant: Certification related to financial aspects and utilisation of project funds.
These professional certifications are intended to provide greater reliability to the information reported by project promoters.
Why Is UP-RERA Introducing Digital Certification?
The key objective is to improve transparency and accountability in real estate project monitoring.
A digital process can make it easier for the authority to track whether required quarterly information has been submitted on time and whether the necessary professional certifications are in place.
For homebuyers, this can also make project-related information more dependable because the reported progress is supported by certifications from professionals associated with the project.
Impact on Real Estate Developers
The new system will increase the importance of timely RERA compliance for developers.
Promoters will have to coordinate with their architects, engineers and chartered accountants to ensure that the required certificates are digitally submitted before filing the QPR. Any delay in obtaining or submitting the certificates could potentially affect the timely filing of the quarterly report.
For developers operating multiple projects, maintaining an organised compliance schedule will therefore become even more important.
What Does It Mean for Homebuyers?
For homebuyers and property investors, the change could provide better visibility into the status of RERA-registered projects.
Quarterly project information is particularly important when buyers want to understand whether construction is progressing according to the declared schedule. With professional certifications forming part of the digital reporting process, buyers may have greater confidence in the information available through the regulatory system.
However, buyers should continue to conduct their own due diligence before making a property investment.
Impact on Noida and Greater Noida Real Estate
The update is particularly relevant for Noida and Greater Noida, where a large number of residential and commercial projects fall under UP-RERA.
Developers in these markets will need to follow the updated digital quarterly compliance process for applicable registered projects. For investors and homebuyers, improved reporting could make it easier to monitor project progress and evaluate the compliance record of a project before making important property decisions.
What Developers Should Do Now
Developers should prepare for the September 2026 quarter by:
- Reviewing their existing quarterly compliance process.
- Coordinating with architects, engineers and chartered accountants.
- Ensuring professional certificates are prepared and digitally submitted on time.
- Checking UP-RERA portal requirements regularly.
- Completing the QPR only after the required certificates have been submitted.
Early preparation can help developers avoid last-minute compliance issues.
Conclusion
UP-RERA’s move towards digital quarterly certificates marks another step towards strengthening regulatory compliance in Uttar Pradesh’s real estate sector. From the September 2026 quarter, developers will need to ensure that the required professional certificates are digitally submitted before filing their QPRs. For markets such as Noida and Greater Noida, where real estate activity remains significant, the new system could help improve transparency and give homebuyers better access to reliable project progress information.
UP-RERA has introduced mandatory digital submission of quarterly certificates for applicable registered real estate projects from the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
The required certifications will involve the project's architect, engineer and chartered accountant.
Under the new process, the required digital certificates must be submitted before the promoter can upload the Quarterly Progress Report (QPR).
The requirement applies to applicable UP-RERA registered real estate projects in Uttar Pradesh.
The system is intended to improve project monitoring, transparency and accountability by supporting quarterly project information with professional certifications.
