Tv License

[cecil39]

Do O.A.P.s have to apply for a free TV license or is it issued automatically? I have asked around and no one seems to know, which makes me wonder if there are folks out there who are still paying when they don't need to.

[Octavius]

Only if 75 or over.

If you are currently 74 and your licence is due for renewal, you should buy a short-term licence to cover you up to your 75th birthday.

When you reach the age of 75, you may apply for a free over 75 TV Licence. You'll get the free licence every three years, provided they have your National Insurance number.

A free over 75 TV Licence only covers the main home address. You’ll need to buy a separate TV Licence for any other properties.

[cecil39]

thanks, that's cleared that up.

[sandyRoe]

If someone has a full license and they become eligible for a free one they can get a refund for the unused months.

[Jemisa]

Not all OAPs only if you are 75 or over. The licence people remind you so there is no pisk of you paying after that.

jem

[Jemisa]

that should be Risk... typo sorry.

jem