How do I transfer my TV Licence to another person?

How do I transfer my TV Licence to another person?

You can only transfer your TV Licence to someone who is living at the same address and is covered by your current TV Licence. To do this, we require written permission from yourself, the current TV Licence holder, confirming the above.

Does a TV Licence have to be in my name?

A TV Licence is a legal document and we currently only allow a single name on it. Usually, one TV Licence allows the use of any TV equipment at a property by the licence holder, their family or any person working or visiting there. So there should be no need to have a licence in a joint name. Your questions answered.

Can I change my TV Licence online?

If you are paying for somebody else’s TV Licence by Direct Debit and you move, you can change your address, email address or phone number online using our update your details section. You will need to have the TV Licence holder’s last name, postcode and the TV Licence number.

How do I change my name and bank details on my TV Licence?

You can change your bank details online. You’ll need to have to hand: your TV Licence number. your last name….Paying for someone else

1. TV Licence number.
2. licence holder’s last name.
3. licence holder’s postcode.
4. bank details we hold for you (sort code and account number).

Do I need a TV Licence for Netflix?

Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? You don’t need a TV Licence to watch on demand programmes on Netflix.

Do I need a TV Licence if I only watch Netflix?

No, you don’t need a TV licence to watch Netflix. The BBC’s TV Licensing website addresses this directly: “You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever use Netflix or other online TV services to watch on demand or catch up programmes,” it reads.

Is a TV Licence registered to an address or person?

Is an address or person required to be licensed? A TV Licence is issued in the name of the person paying the fee and covers the use of television receiving equipment at the address/premises specified on the Licence. The Terms and Conditions of a TV Licence are printed on the Licence.

Does your TV Licence cover you in someone elses house?

The short answer is- fortunately- no! Your TV licence covers you wherever you go, so there is no need to request a second one. However, if you own a second home (for example, a holiday house) you will be obligated to buy a second TV licence for this address.

Can you be covered by a TV license at another address?

Your home TV Licence will usually cover you to watch live TV on any channel and BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer on any device away from home.

Can you have 2 TV Licences?

You need a separate TV Licence for: You will need a separate TV Licence to watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV on any channel or TV service, or to watch or download BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer in your second home.

How do I contact TV Licensing?

By our Contact us form. The post at: Customer Relations, TV Licensing, Darlington, DL98 1TL. Our call centre by phone on 0300 790 6096*

Do I need a TV Licence for both my properties?

If you only have one property, you only need one TV Licence to cover every person and device at that address. If you have more than one property, you may need a licence for each address.

How much is a TV Licence 2022?

When does the licence fee change and why? The Government is responsible for setting the level of the licence fee, and announced in January 2022 that it would remain unchanged at £159 for two years, followed by annual rises in line with inflation for four years from 1 April 2024.

Do I have to pay to change address on TV licence?

TV Licensing does not charge customers to change their address. However, third party websites may charge customers an additional fee for buying a TV Licence or changing details when these services are provided for free by TV Licensing.

Can I change how I pay my TV Licence?

If you’d like to switch payment frequency, from yearly to monthly for example, you can ask us to do this for you. If you’re looking to move to a different payment method – for instance, from payment card to one of our Direct Debit schemes – you’ll also need to get in touch with us to do this.

Do TV Licence inspectors visit?

Enquiry officers focus their visits on unlicensed addresses where occupants have ignored previous attempts to make contact. TV Licensing continually refines the information used to select the time of visits, in order to effectively target unlicensed households.

How can I avoid paying TV Licence?

You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.

How can TV Licensing prove you are watching TV?

There has never been a case in court where the TV license officer has produce evidence from any mythical detection device to prove you had a TV. The only way is for the license officer to photograph your property with some thing distinctive identifying your house and showing a TV on in your lounge.