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Do I need a TV Licence? |
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How much does it cost? |
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How do I get one? |
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How long is it valid for? |
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Is there only one type of TV Licence? |
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Am I entitled to a concession? |
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What happens if I move home? |
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You need a TV Licence to use any television receiving equipment such as a TV set, digital box, DVD or video recorder, PC, laptop or mobile phone to watch or record television programmes as they're being shown on TV.
If you use a digital box with a hi-fi system or another device that can only be used to produce sounds and can't display TV programmes, and you don't install or use any other TV receiving equipment, you don't need a TV Licence.
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A colour TV Licence costs £139.50. A black and white TV Licence costs £47.00.
There are many ways to pay, as you will see in our 'Ways to pay' section.
See the different ways to pay |
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The quickest and easiest way to buy a TV Licence is right here online.
Buy or renew your TV Licence
See the different ways to pay |
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You will need to renew your TV Licence every year. |
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There is one TV Licence for colour TV and another for black and white TV.
There are also different variations of the TV Licence, each with different fees, depending on your circumstances. For example, there are special TV Licences for:
- Businesses with multiple sites
- Hotels, guesthouses and campsites
- Residential care homes
- People aged 74 and over
To find out more about the different TV Licences and fees payable, please choose from the options on the left of this page.
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In some circumstances, you may qualify for a concession on the cost of your TV Licence. For example, if you are aged over 74, you can apply for a short term TV Licence, which will cover you until the month you turn 75, at which point you become entitled to a free over 75 TV Licence.
If you are blind or severely sight impaired, you can apply for a 50% concession on the cost of your TV Licence. And, if you live in residential care, you may qualify for a TV Licence at the cost of just £7.50 per year.
To find out more about the different concessions, please choose from the options on the left of this page. |
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When you move home, your TV Licence doesn't automatically move with you, so you need to let us know your new address. This way, we can update your details on our database and ensure that you're correctly licensed in your new home.
Update your contact details |
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