If you own a car and often travel on highways, this is good news for you. The national highways Authority of India NHAI has made a big change in the rules for issuing FASTag. From 1 February 2026, Private vehicles like cars, jeeps and vans will not need KYV (Know Your Vehicle) while applying for a new FASTag. This means vehicle owners will no longer face trouble related to KYC verification. The move aims to make the highways travel smoother and faster by reducing delays at toll plazas. This new rule will save time, reduce paperwork and make the FASTag process easier for private vehicle owners.
NHAI Removed the KYV Requirements
NHAI has removed the mandatory KYV (Know Your Vehicle) Requirement for small vehicles like cars, jeeps and vans. Earlier, even after FASTag activation, vehicle owners had to submit documents again or receive verification calls from banks. This caused inconvenience and often delayed the activation of the tag. many people faced necessary trouble because of this process. Now, this entire hassle has been removed. Once a FASTag is issued by the bank, it will be ready for use immediately. This change will make the FASTag system faster, smoother and more user-friendly, helping vehicle owners save time and enjoy a stress-free experience while travelling On highways.
Now, the responsibility of verifying vehicle details will be completely handled by banks. Banks will directly verify your vehicle information through the government’s VAHAN database. While issuing the FASTag, banks will check all the required documents at the same time. Once the tag is issued, vehicle owners will not need to submit the documents again. This step will remove the need for repeated verification and make the process more convenient for the customers. It will also reduce the delays and confusion, ensuring that FASTag users get a smooth and hassle-free experience while using the toll plazas across highways.
If you already have a FASTag, there is no need to worry. You will not be asked for verification unless any issue is found with your FASTag. Verification will only be required in specific cases, such as when the tag is found attached to the wrong vehicle, If there is any complaint related to the tag, if the tag is not installed properly, or of it is being misused. For most vehicle owners, the FASTag will continue to work without any interruption. This step is meant to ensure convenience for the users while maintaining proper monitoring and preventing misuse of the FASTag System.
