How to get FASTag for a Second Hand Car

The Indian second-hand car market is one of the biggest, globally. And in a country where there are so many options of vehicles to choose from, with varying budgets, it is quite easy to get lost right in the thick of it. However, it is very crucial that you register your brand-new second-hand car for FASTag. Here’s everything you need to know about why and how you should apply for FASTag for your second-hand car.

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Why do I need FASTag for my second-hand car?

FASTag is now a government-mandated feature that needs to be there on every single vehicle out there. Now, when you are buying a second-hand car, always make sure that the FASTag account of the previous owner has been closed. Why?

FASTag accounts are linked to the car and to the owner’s name. When that owner hands over their vehicle to you, the FASTag account is still linked to him/her. As a result, on national highway tolls, FASTag might deduct funds from his/her bank account, instead of yours. This would eventually cause conflict between you too as well.

To ensure nothing like this happens, just ask the previous owner to raise a FASTag deactivation request for that vehicle from his side. Once FASTag has been deactivated on that account, you can go ahead and get FASTag on your name for your second-hand car and link it with your bank account too. 

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How do I get FASTag for my second-hand car?

To get FASTag on your second-hand car, you will have to apply for FASTag all over again. Here are all the steps to get FASTag for your second-hand car:

• You will have to produce an original receipt of sale for your vehicle and submit it alongside a FASTag application at your nearest RTO
• Customers can also reach out to counters at various toll plazas and get help in creating their FASTag accounts
• Many banks offer FASTag services at a service fee of ₹499
• You can also get FASTag offline 
• FASTag recharges can be made to prepaid accounts, or you can have the amount debited from your bank straight away

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What are the documents needed to get FASTag for my second-hand car?

These documents will be necessary to get FASTag for your second-hand car:

• Vehicle registration certificate (RC)
• Passport size photographs of the owner of the vehicle
• KYC documents as per need: driving license, PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport

Points to consider after getting a FASTag for your second-hand car

Here are some points to remember:

• Every FASTag issuing agency charges a fee of ₹200 at the time of issuing FASTag
• You have to pay a deposit amount as per the vehicle, which is refunded later during account closure
• A single FASTag account can only be used on one single vehicle
• If you ever lose or damage the tag, get in touch with the customer support team of the bank which issued the tag
• FASTag is now government mandated and works pan-India
• With every FASTag deduction, you will get a notification from your bank via SMS
• FASTag payments are completely cashless
• You won’t have to stand in long queues at toll plazas, zoom past at ease with FASTag

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Recharge FASTag for your second-hand car with the Airtel Thanks app

Recharging your FASTag account can become a task. Thankfully, the Airtel Thanks app is an app that makes recharging FASTag extremely simple. With just a few easy steps, you can recharge your FASTag in a matter of minutes.  

But the Airtel Thanks app is just not for your FASTag recharges. In fact, it is for all kinds of recharges. Be it prepaid, postpaid, broadband, DTH or even landline, the Airtel Thanks app can help you recharge all kinds of services. In addition, there are also plenty of features and cashback benefits that are on offer with Airtel Thanks. 

Hence, register your second-hand car with FASTag today itself, complete your FASTag recharge on Airtel Thanks and have an amazing journey on the highway!