Do you have to declare you don’t need a TV Licence?

Do you have to declare you don’t need a TV Licence?

You can let us know here by completing a No Licence Needed declaration. The law says you need to be covered by a TV Licence to: watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel.

Do I need a TV Licence for Amazon Prime?

Do you need a TV Licence to watch Amazon Prime? If you’re watching TV showing live on Amazon Prime, you need to be covered by a TV Licence. You don’t need a TV Licence if you’re only watching on demand programmes on Amazon Prime.

How do I renew my TV Licence online?

You can buy a TV licence online for the first time or renew an existing one on the TV licensing website using your credit or debit card. Alternatively you can set up a direct debit which allows you to pay for your licence monthly, quarterly or annually.

Will I get an email to renew my TV Licence?

The TV Licensing organisation will use donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk (or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk) to email you. The scammers cannot send emails using these addresses. Instead, they may come from a personal email account or one which looks unusual.

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.

Can you refuse to pay TV license?

If you don’t have a licence or fail to repay your arrears, you could receive a court fine. It’s a criminal offence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer unless you have a valid TV licence. Without one, you risk prosecution and can be issued a fine of up to £1,000, plus court costs.

What channels can you watch without a TV Licence?

Without a licence, you can legally watch:

• Netflix.
• YouTube.
• Amazon Prime.
• DVDs/Blurays.
• Non-BBC catch-up including ITV Player, Channel 4 on-demand, as long as it’s NOT live.

Does Netflix need a TV Licence?

Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix? No, you don’t need a TV licence to watch Netflix.

Should I pay TV license if I only watch Netflix?

I only use Netflix or Amazon Prime – do I need one? You can also watch programmes and films online on any device without needing a TV licence – as long as it’s not something that’s being broadcast live or appearing on a TV channel at the same time as you’re watching.

How do I renew my TV Licence by phone?

Call us on 0300 555 0286 to pay by debit/credit card. You can either talk to an agent or pay by our 24 hour automated enquiry service. Your questions answered.

Is there a free phone number for TV Licensing?

Our call centre by phone on 0300 790 6096*

What happens when your TV Licence expires?

If you are renewing a TV Licence, you can renew it from the first day of the month that the TV Licence expires in. For example, if your TV Licence expires on the 30th November, you can renew it from the 1st November. However, if you want to switch to pay by Direct Debit, you can do this at anytime.

Do you get a reminder to renew TV Licence?

If you do not inform TV Licensing of any changes and consequently do not receive an email reminder that your next TV Licence is due, you will remain fully responsible and liable to pay the licence fee and to ensure that you are properly licensed and may still be prosecuted if you are found to be using a TV receiver to …

Does my TV Licence renew automatically?

Your licence will be automatically renewed each year. Make a single payment by debit or credit card. You can also pay by cheque, postal order or BACS, or by taking a debit card or cash to any PayPoint.

Does TV Licensing send emails?

Emails will also be sent from donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk or noreply@paypoint.com for TV Licensing payment card customers who make mobile payments through the TVL Pay app. Customers can check the email address of the sender by selecting the sender’s name.

Are TV Licence inspectors allowed in your house?

Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? Inspectors can visit your house, although you’re likely to receive a letter before this point. You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order – which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.

How many people have been prosecuted for not paying their TV Licence?

It is not just pensioners who are threatened by enforcement officers and then dragged in front of magistrates to be fined for non-payment of the annual £159 fee. In 2020, 52,376 people were convicted of TV licence evasion — although that figure was much lower than usual due to the pandemic.

Are TV detector vans real?

There are no TV detector vans. It was originally a PR stunt to frighten people into thinking they could be detected and then pursued for not having a TV licence. There are still no TV detector vans.