How to apply for ETC for corporate vehicles?
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To apply for ETC for corporate vehicles, you need to bring the original vehicle license, drive the application vehicle to the bank branch or ETC processing institution, fill out the Express Electronic Tag and Express Card application form, submit the original vehicle license and other supporting documents, then pay the fee and receive the invoice. After completion, install the Express Electronic Tag. The ETC installation process is as follows: Upon receiving the device, first check if the ETC card and electronic tag (OBU) are damaged. Press the anti-tamper button on the back of the OBU; the red light will briefly illuminate, and the OLED screen will display 'Tag Invalid' or 'Please Insert Card,' indicating the device is functioning properly. Clean the front windshield, ensuring the glass surface is smooth, clean, and dry. Then peel off the adhesive backing of the OBU and attach it to the installation position. Press firmly for 2-3 minutes to remove any air bubbles. Insert the ETC card with the front facing the driver and the back facing the windshield, ensuring the chip is inserted into the OBU device.
I just helped my company apply for an ETC recently, and it took me several trips to fully understand the process. Applying for an ETC as a business is completely different from doing it as an individual. You need to bring materials like the company seal, a copy of the business license, and the original vehicle registration certificate to the service outlet. The key is to link it to the company's public account for fee deductions, so you need to open an account with the bank in advance. Remember to choose the postpaid card mode, so you don't have to prepay like individuals do. The bank will also ask you to fill out an authorization form and prepare copies of the ID cards of employees who will use the vehicle. During installation, make sure the OBU is placed on the black area of the front windshield, otherwise it might malfunction at toll stations. Some banks charge a deposit for the device, which can be refunded after three years of use, so remember to keep the receipt.
Our fleet of over 20 vehicles all applied for ETC, and online application is actually more convenient. First, register a corporate account on the ETC official website and upload the scanned copy of the Three-in-One business license with the company seal. The key is to upload a photo of the legal representative holding their ID card, as this is the most common reason for failed reviews. The review takes about two days, which is faster than offline applications. Once you receive the device, you can install it yourself, but be careful not to move it after removing the protective film, as this can cause signal transmission issues. The public account deducts payments at the beginning of the month, making accounting much easier for finance. For newly installed ETCs, remember to use the manual lane on the highway for verification to avoid the embarrassment of being stopped.
