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How to get a free TV Licence if you’re aged 75 or over
We’re sorry but due to the impact of Coronavirus our contact centres are currently closed. Unfortunately, this means we can’t respond to your calls or emails. We appreciate this comes at a very challenging time for many people. Please check our help and advice page, including ways you can manage your licence online.
The government funded, free over 75 TV Licence scheme is being replaced on 1 August 2020.
If you are aged 75 or over:
You can apply for a free TV Licence. You can also apply for a free licence if you live with people who are younger than you.
Before you apply
You will need to have the following details ready:
- date of birth
- National Insurance number
- name and address (including postcode)
- current TV Licence number.
Or speak to one of our advisers on 0300 790 6117*.
If you are aged 74:
You can get a short-term licence to cover you until your 75th birthday, when we will send you a free over 75 TV Licence.
Before you apply
You will need to have the following details ready:
- date of birth
- National Insurance number
- name and address (including postcode)
- current TV Licence number.
Or talk to us on 0300 790 6117*.
If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man:
Different rules apply to free, over 75 TV Licences and short-term licences if you live in the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey or Sark.
Do you need any more help? You can talk to one of our advisers on 0300 790 6114*.
*Calls to our 0300 numbers cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number, whether from a mobile or landline. If you get inclusive minutes with your mobile, calls to an 0300 number will be included.
