Registration for a new FASTag: Toll booths or toll plazas are common pit stops along major cities and connected routes around the country on the highways. Previously, toll tax payments could be made in cash or online. Later, in 2014, NHAI introduced the FASTag in the country. It is a tag, which is affixed to your vehicle and allows an automatic deduction of toll charges using the RFID technology.
The RFID technology used on the FASTag makes toll payments from a prepaid account linked to it directly. It facilitates more immediate toll payments by being attached to the windscreen of the vehicle. The tag has a validity of five years. Recharging or topping it up according to needs or trip plans is all that’s required after purchase.
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Let us discuss the steps involved while registering for a new FASTag:
1. Gather required documents:
For a new FASTag from the banks or other authorised agencies, the following documents, the Registration Certificate (RC), KYC documents such as PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Driving License, and a passport-size photograph are required for the registration process.
2. Choose your issuer:
There are various banks and issuing authorities that provide a new FASTag. Conduct thorough research to identify a FASTag issuer that provides convenient recharging alternatives as well as decent customer service.
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3. Register online or offline:
It is possible to apply the FASTag in offline and online modes. Applications are submitted online using the FASTag provider’s official website. First, click on the “Apply Online” button. Then fill out the registration form with the details. Upload the required documents for KYC and application. Then make all the necessary payments required, usually including a nominal fee and security deposit. For offline, there are various tag providers available at the toll plazas.
4. Activation and usage:
The FASTag will be connected to the prepaid account and activated upon completion of the registration process. Make sure this account has enough money in it to prevent problems at toll booths.
5. Top up FASTag wallet:
The FASTag can be recharged online using a variety of techniques. Credit/debit cards, UPI, and net banking are the available methods for recharging. It’s important to regularly monitor your balance for seamless transactions on toll plazas.
