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Aged 74 and over
When you reach the age of 75, you may apply for a free over 75 TV Licence. We’ll send you this licence every three years, provided we have your National Insurance number.
If you’re currently 74 and your licence is due for renewal, you should buy a short-term licence. This will cover you up to your 75th birthday.
For a free over 75 TV Licence, or a short-term licence, apply online.
Your free over 75 TV Licence only covers your main home address. You’ll need to buy a separate TV Licence for any other properties. For more information, see Second homes.
When you’re 75 or over |
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| If you’re the current licence holder | You’re eligible to apply for a free over 75 TV Licence. We’ll automatically refund any money you have over paid for each full month after your 75th birthday. You’ll receive your refund when your over 75 TV Licence is issued. If you don’t already have one, apply now. |
| If you’re not the current licence holder | Call us on 0844 800 6790 so that we can transfer the licence into your name and convert it into an over 75 Licence. |
When you’re 74 |
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| If your licence has expired | You need to buy a short-term TV Licence to cover you up to your 75th birthday. Apply now |
| If you’ve already renewed your TV Licence | You need to convert your licence to a short-term licence. We’ll automatically refund any money you have over paid for each full month after your 75th birthday. Apply now |
Separate conditions apply if you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man |
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| Isle of Man |
If you are 75 before your current licence expires you can apply for a short term licence. To do this call 0844 800 5875 (or 0845 601 5526 if you pay for your licence using a TV Licensing payment card or savings card). We will then automatically issue you with a free over 75 licence when it becomes due. If you are already over 75 and do not have a TV Licence or for all other over 75 licence queries, call us on 0844 800 5875. |
| Guernsey |
If you are 75 before your current licence expires you can apply for a short term licence. To do this call 0844 800 5875 (or 0845 601 5526 if you pay for your licence using a TV Licensing payment card or savings card). We will then automatically issue you with a free over 75 licence when it becomes due. If you are already over 75 and do not have a TV Licence or for all other over 75 licence queries, call us on 0844 800 5875. You may also be eligible to claim a free TV Licence if you are 65 or over and receiving state benefits. Please call Guernsey Social Security Department on 01481 732539. |
| Jersey | You can apply for a free over 75 TV Licence if you’re aged 75 years or over and you’re on a low income. Please call the Jersey Social Security Department on 01534 445505. |
| Sark |
There is no free over 75 TV Licence if you are over 75 or short term TV Licence if you are 74 years old. |
Where to find your National Insurance number
Your National Insurance number can normally be found on your pension book or on your bank statement, if your pension is paid into your bank account. If you don’t have a National Insurance number, please provide a copy of one of the following as evidence of your age:
- Passport
- UK driving licence
- UK birth certificate
- National identity card
Supplying this information will speed up your application process.
