When do I need a Licence?
- If you're watching live TV on any device (even if it's just through a computer, tablet, or phone), you need a TV licence. This also applies to using BBC iPlayer to watch live broadcasts or catch-up shows.
What Do I need to do?
- Exactly what you need to do about getting a TV licence depends on where you live:
Halls of residence
- If you live in halls of residence and watch or record TV in your room, you will need your own TV licence.
Shared houses
- If you have a shared tenancy agreement, with everyone in your house signing the same contract, you will usually need just one licence to cover all the devices in the house.
- If you have a separate tenancy agreement, with each tenant signing an individual contract with the landlord, each of you will need your own licence to use a set in your rooms.
- Only one licence is needed if the only TV being used is in a communal area.
Get a refund if you're going home for the summer
- If you are returning home for the summer holidays and only need a licence for nine months, you may qualify for a refund on the remaining three.
Where can I find more Information?