FASTag KYV Requirement Removed for Cars on New Issuances from February 2026

The National Highways Authority of India has announced changes to the FASTag issuance process aimed at reducing post-activation procedures for private vehicle owners. As per the updated framework, KYV will not be required for new FASTags issued to vehicles classified under the car, jeep and van category from 1 February 2026.

Earlier, vehicle owners were often required to complete KYV after FASTag activation, even when valid documents had already been submitted. This resulted in repeated communication between users and banks, along with delays in regular FASTag usage. The revised process removes this step for new issuances.

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For FASTags already issued to cars, KYV will no longer be carried out as a standard requirement. According to NHAI, KYV will be conducted only in cases where a specific complaint is received. These may include instances such as incorrect vehicle classification, improper tag issuance, loose or damaged FASTags, or suspected misuse. If no complaint is raised, existing car FASTags will continue to remain active without any KYV-related action.

Along with discontinuing KYV, NHAI has modified the vehicle verification process that must be completed before a FASTag is activated. Issuer banks are now required to complete all checks upfront.

Under the revised norms, FASTag activation will be allowed only after vehicle details are verified using the VAHAN database. The earlier provision that allowed verification to be completed after activation has been removed.

In cases where vehicle details are not available on VAHAN, issuer banks must verify information using the vehicle’s Registration Certificate before activating the FASTag. NHAI has stated that such cases will be subject to accountability at the bank level.

FASTags issued through online platforms will also fall under the revised pre-activation verification process. Regardless of the sales channel, activation will take place only after banks complete the required vehicle validation checks.

Responsibility Placed on Issuer Banks

With these changes, the responsibility for vehicle verification has been shifted entirely to issuer banks before FASTag activation. NHAI has indicated that completing validation at this stage is expected to reduce post-activation issues and lower the number of user complaints related to FASTag usage.