How to update your TV licence
Log in to your account on the TV Licensing website and update your address. You can also call TV Licensing on 0300 790 6165 or write to them. Your licence transfers to your new address — you don't need to buy a new one. If someone else at your old address needs a licence, they'll need to get their own. You'll also want to compare broadband providers at your new address to make sure you have a good connection.
When to update it
Update your TV licence as soon as you move. There's no penalty for doing it on the day or shortly after, but don't leave it too long — enforcement officers visit addresses that appear unlicensed, and you could receive unnecessary warning letters at your new home.
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You need a TV licence if you watch or record live TV on any channel, or use BBC iPlayer (live or on-demand). You don't need one to watch on-demand content on services like Netflix, YouTube, or Amazon Prime Video (unless it's being broadcast live). The licence costs £169.50 per year as of 2024/25. While you're updating, check our guide on updating your subscriptions and delivery addresses too.