Archive · 2 Jan 2026
NHAI Ends KYV for New FASTags
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that starting from February 1, 2026, they will no longer require the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new FASTags issued to cars, jeeps, and vans.
This change is meant to make things easier for people using highways, as they won't have to deal with extra checks after getting their FASTag.
For existing FASTags, KYV will only be needed if there are complaints about issues like incorrect issuance or misuse.
The NHAI is also making sure that all vehicle details are checked before activating a FASTag, using the VAHAN database or the Registration Certificate (RC).
This way, users won't have to go through repeated checks after getting their FASTag.
The goal is to make the FASTag system more user-friendly and reduce problems for highway users.
NHAI will discontinue the KYV process for new FASTags issued to cars, jeeps, and vans from February 1, 2026.
Existing FASTags will no longer require KYV unless there are specific complaints.
Pre-activation validation of vehicle details from the VAHAN database or RC is mandatory.
FASTags sold online will be activated only after complete validation by banks.
The reforms aim to enhance public convenience and reduce post-activation harassment.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Discontinuation of the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new FASTag issuances
- When
- Effective from February 1, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance public convenience and eliminate post-activation harassment for highway users
- Organization
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Announcement Date
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Effective Date
- February 1, 2026
- Affected Vehicles
- Cars, jeeps, and vans
- Validation Source
- VAHAN database or Registration Certificate (RC)
- Purpose
- Enhance public convenience and eliminate post-activation harassment
Sources
NHAI Discontinues KYV Process For Cars On New FASTags From Feb 1
NHAI scraps KYV for car users from February 1, 2026, offers relief to drivers
NHAI to Discontinue KYV Process for All New Car, Jeep, Van Fag Issuances From Feb 1
NHAI to discontinue ‘know your vehicle’ process for car FASTags from February 1
NHAI discontinues KYV requirement for FASTag in car category vehicles
Big Fastag Relief! KYV scrapped for car users from Feb 1
What changes for new FASTag users? NHAI scraps KYV, introduces 4 requirements for passes issued after 1 February
