TV Licensing

What happens if you don't pay for a TV Licence (or have a free one)?

Not paying for a TV Licence could lead to a £1,000* fine if we find that you have been watching, recording or downloading programmes illegally.

Your TV Licence lets you enjoy a huge range of TV. It covers you for:

• All TV channels, like BBC, ITV, Channel 4, U&Dave and international channels
• Pay TV services, like Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV
• Live TV on streaming services, like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video
• Everything on BBC iPlayer.

This includes recording and downloading. On any device.

What happens if I don't pay my TV Licence?

We could visit your address to confirm if you need a TV Licence. If we find that you have been watching, recording or streaming programmes illegally, you risk prosecution and a fine for not having a TV Licence of up to £1,000* plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay.

*The maximum fine is £2,000 in Guernsey. Plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay.