Is a license plate required to apply for ETC?

[NicoleRose]

A license plate is required to apply for ETC. According to the "Implementation Plan for Accelerating the Application of Electronic Non-stop Toll Collection on Expressways" issued by the Ministry of Transport, the following documents are needed: the original valid ID card of the vehicle owner, the original and a copy of the vehicle registration certificate (showing the most recent annual inspection stamp). If applying on behalf of someone else, the original valid ID card of the agent is also required. If applying for ETC through major bank branches, you will also need to prepare a debit or credit card from the respective bank. Some banks only support ETC binding with credit cards, while others may require freezing a portion of the funds as a deposit when binding ETC with a debit card. Since ETC is linked to the vehicle, the vehicle information must be complete. Documents required for company vehicles: An introduction letter from the vehicle owner (with official seal); a copy of the organization code certificate or business license (with official seal); the agent's original ID card; the original vehicle registration certificate; the vehicle for which ETC is to be applied. You can also apply online: Since various banks have their own online services and platforms, to facilitate vehicle owners, online ETC application services have been launched, allowing you to apply without leaving your home. ETC billing principle: There are one or more ETC lanes on highways. Communication between the onboard electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane enables automatic toll deduction via computer network technology linked to the bank. This allows vehicles to pass through toll stations without stopping, based on the principle of "pass first, pay later." Benefits of installing ETC: Saves time: eliminates the hassle of waiting in queues;