NHAI announces major relief for Car/Jeep/Van FASTag users that KYV is no longer required for new FASTags, and no longer mandatory for existing FASTags (if no complaints against them)
The NHAI has announced a major relief for Car/Jeep/Van category FASTag users that the KYV (Know Your Vehicle) process is no longer required for new FASTags, and no longer mandatory for existing FASTags that have no complaints against them.
With this reform, the NHAI aims to bring significant relief to lakhs of tolled national highways & expressways users who are facing inconvenience and delays after FASTag activation due to post-issuance KYV requirements, despite having valid vehicle documents.
KYV discontinued for Cars on New FASTags issued after 1 February 2026
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to discontinue the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars (Car/Jeep/Van category FASTag) for all new FASTag issuance with effect from 1st February 2026.
KYV no longer mandatory for Cars with existing FASTags, except when...
For existing FASTags that are already issued to cars, KYV will no longer be mandatory as a routine requirement.
For cars with existing FASTags, KYV will be required only in specific cases where complaints are received, such as issues related to loose FASTags, incorrect issuance, or misuse. In the absence of any complaint, no KYV will be required for existing car FASTags.
Strong Pre-Activation Safeguards Introduced
To ensure accuracy, compliance, and system integrity while simplifying the process for users, NHAI has simultaneously strengthened pre-activation validation norms for Issuer Banks:
- Mandatory VAHAN-based validation: FASTag activation will be permitted only after validation of vehicle details from the VAHAN database.
- No post-activation validation: The earlier provision allowing validation after activation has been discontinued.
- RC-based validation only in exceptional cases: Where vehicle details are not available on VAHAN, Issuer Banks must validate details using the Registration Certificate (RC) before activation, with full accountability.
- Online FASTags covered: FASTags sold through online channels will also be activated only after complete validation by banks.
These measures ensure that all vehicle verification is completed upfront, removing the need for repeated follow-ups by customers after FASTag activation.
The NHAI states that these reforms reflect its continued commitment to making the FASTag ecosystem citizen-friendly, transparent, and technology-driven, while simultaneously strengthening compliance and reducing grievances.
By shifting the responsibility of validation entirely to Issuer Banks prior to activation, the NHAI aims to deliver a hassle-free experience for National Highway users.
These new measures are truly great and brings a great relief to us FASTag users, as we know that it takes too long for the KYV verification to get completed after submitting the required documents and vehicle photographs.
- NHAI Announces Major Public Relief: KYV Discontinued for Cars on New FASTag Issued after 1 February 2026 - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, on PIB, Govt. of India. Posted On: 01 JAN 2026 4:54PM by PIB Delhi.