FASTag Annual Pass Launch Today: Price, activation steps, required documents, benefits, limitations & FAQs

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will roll out the FASTag Annual Pass today, 15 August 2025, offering private vehicle owners a simpler way to bypass multiple toll payments with a single prepaid pass.

Priced at ₹3,000 for 2025–26, the pass allows up to 200 trips at designated National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas, or remains valid for one year from activation—whichever comes earlier.

Exclusively for private cars, jeeps, and vans, the Annual Pass is designed for frequent highway travellers, eliminating the need for repeated wallet top-ups and ensuring quicker, smoother passage through eligible toll gates.

How to Activate Your FASTag Annual Pass

1. Download the Rajmarg Yatra App or Visit the NHAI Website
You can activate the annual pass only through the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app (available for Android and iOS) or the official NHAI website. Ensure you have a reliable internet connection and the latest version of the app to avoid technical glitches.

2. Log In and Check Eligibility
Sign in using your mobile number or vehicle registration number. Confirm that your FASTag is active, properly affixed to your vehicle, linked to a valid VRN, and not blacklisted. If your FASTag is registered with only a chassis number, update it with your VRN before continuing. Remember, the pass is available only for private or non-commercial vehicles.

3. Enter Vehicle and FASTag Details
Provide your vehicle details along with the FASTag ID. If prompted, upload supporting documents such as your RC, owner’s ID and address proof, and a passport-sized photograph.

4. Make the Payment
Pay the ₹3,000 fee for the 2025–26 annual pass via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking through the app or website. FASTag wallet balances cannot be used for this payment.

5. Confirm Activation
Once payment and verificatio anre complete, the annual pass will be activated on your existing FASTag—typically within two hours, but it may take up to 24 hours in some cases. You will receive an SMS confirmation after successful activation.

Documents Required for FASTag Registration

The Annual Pass cannot be issued for FASTags registered solely with a chassis number. To activate the Annual Pass, you must first update your Vehicle Registration Number (VRN).
The following documents are required when applying for a FASTag:

• Registration Certificate (RC) of the vehicle
• Passport-size photograph of the vehicle owner
• KYC documents as per the vehicle owner’s category
• ID proof and address proof

Limitations of the Annual Pass

• Applicable only at designated National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) toll plazas.
• Not valid for State Highways, city tolls, local body-operated plazas, or parking facilities, where normal FASTag charges will apply.
• Valid exclusively for the vehicle to which the FASTag is affixed and registered.
• Using the pass for a different vehicle will lead to deactivation.

Important FAQs on FASTag Annual Pass

1. Where can I apply for the Annual Pass?
You can activate the Annual Pass exclusively through the Rajmarg Yatra mobile app or the official NHAI website.

2. How is the FASTag Annual Pass activated?
First, your vehicle and linked FASTag will be checked for eligibility. Once verified, you must pay ₹3,000 for the 2025–26 base year via the Rajmarg Yatra app or NHAI website. After successful payment, the Annual Pass will be enabled on your registered FASTag—usually within 2 hours, though in some cases it may take up to 24 hours.

3. Which toll plazas are covered under the FASTag Annual Pass?
The pass is valid only at National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) toll plazas. At tolls on expressways, state highways, and other roads managed by state governments, local bodies, or parking facilities, your FASTag will function as normal, and standard user fees will apply.