Documents required To Apply For FASTag

13 October, 2023

FASTag is an electronic toll collection system used in the country. It was created and is managed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). This digital innovation utilises Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to automate toll payments directly from your linked account, negating the need for physical cash transactions. Moreover, the government has mandated FASTag, and vehicle-owners without a FASTag have to pay double the toll amount as penalty. The good news is that you can apply for a FASTag online and get it delivered to your doorstep within a few days. Here are the documents needed for FASTag.

Documents required for FASTag

Here are the documents you will need to apply for a FASTag through HDFC Bank.

• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
  
  This document is proof that your vehicle is registered with the Indian government. If it is a commercial vehicle, then Transport Department's NOC (i.e., No-Objection Certificate) is required along with Vehicle RC copy according to your specific vehicle category.
  
  

• Passport-size photo of the vehicle owner
  
  This photo is needed for identification purposes. It should be a clear and recent. Additionally, the driver must submit his photo ID proof in case the car owner is not present while filing the application.
  
  

• Identity proof
  
  This could be any government-issued ID such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID card.
  
  

• Address proof
  
  You can use your Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, or Voter ID card. Either a utility bill or a certified bank statement not older than two months can also serve as address proof.
  
  Additional FASTag documents required for Companies/Proprietorships/Partnerships
  
  In case of any form of a corporate being, there are a few extra things that you must submit at the time of FASTag documentation.
  
  

• Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Registration, Partnership Deed of the firm, PAN Card of the proprietor
  
  

• Photo ID of signing authority under Partnership Act/Companies Act/as the case may be
  
  

• List of Directors with their ID and address proof
  
  

Apply for FASTag with HDFC Bank

The following is a step-by-step guide on applying for a FASTag:

1. Visit the HDFC Bank FASTag portal and provide your mobile number and PAN and click continue.

2. Fill in the requested information, including personal details and vehicle details.

3. Pay the joining fee and the security deposit amount.
   
   

The bank will deliver the FASTag to your doorstep. You can also visit the nearest bank branch and get an Over the Counter (OTC) FASTag.

Benefits of FASTag

FASTag is mandatory for all vehicles. Here are its benefits:

• Ease of payments
  
  FASTag is your ticket to effortless and smooth transactions at toll plazas. Gone are the days where you had the need to hold up lines digging through for exact change. As it uses viable technology such as RFID, your toll fees are deducted directly from your linked bank account.
  
  

• Saves time & fuel
  
  As the toll amount is deducted automatically, you don’t need to stop at the toll plazas for cash transactions. This allows for non-stop movement and significantly reduces your travel time.
  
  

• Online recharge
  
  No need to worry about how and where to recharge your FASTag. You have the option to recharge it using your HDFC Bank NetBanking, Debit Card or Credit Card or through UPI which can be done at your convenience from anywhere.
  
  

• SMS alerts
  
  For each toll transaction, an SMS is sent to your registered mobile. This helps you keep track of your toll payments and account balance.
  
  

Bottomline

FASTag allows you to make cashless toll payments, saving you both time and fuel. Once you get the FASTag from the bank, you need to stick the tag on your vehicle’s windscreen. When you pass an Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) booth, an RFID scanner scans the FASTag and the equivalent toll amount is deducted from the prepaid account linked to your bank.

Get your HDFC Bank NETC FASTag here. With HDFC Bank, you can instantly recharge your FASTag wallet via NetBanking, Mobile Banking, PayZapp and MyCards. You can also recharge the FASTag wallet via a Unified Payment Interface (UPI)-enabled app or the NETC FASTag website.


​​​​​​​*Terms and conditions apply. The information provided in this article is generic in nature and for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for specific advice in your own circumstances. Any information or charges mentioned above are subjected to change. Please connect with the HDFC Bank team to know the latest information.