That’s because we already have your TV Licence details stored safely online. So you can access your licence through this website whenever you like, and it shows you’re covered.
When your licence renews, instead of sending you a paper TV Licence through the post, we can just send you an email. It’s called having a ‘paperless’ TV Licence.
If you pay for your TV Licence by Direct Debit, or in one yearly payment, you can change to a paperless TV Licence (licence online).
This option is not available if you pay with a TV Licensing payment card or savings card, or if you receive a free TV Licence.
To stop receiving a paper TV Licence and start receiving an email when your licence renews (paperless TV Licence), you will need to:
Don't know your licence number?
Watch our short guide on how to convert your paper licence to an online licence.