Get a free or discounted TV licence

    You can get a free TV licence if you’re 75 or over and a discount if you’re blind or in residential care.

    You can also get a short-term licence if you’re 74. It’s valid until the end of the month before your 75th birthday.

    How to apply

    You can apply for a free or short-term licence online.

    You can also apply by phone.

    TV Licensing
    Telephone: 0300 790 6071
    Minicom: 0300 709 6050
    Find out about call charges

    The licence covers everyone living at your address.

    Discounted licences

    You can get a special licence for £7.50 if you’re in residential care.

    You must be either:

    • retired and over 60
    • disabled

    Your housing manager can apply for you.

    You can get a 50% discount if you’re registered blind or live with someone who is. The licence has to be in the blind person’s name – if it isn’t you can transfer it by calling TV Licensing.

    To apply, send TV Licensing the following:

    • your name, address, phone number and TV licence number (if you have one)
    • a copy of your blind registration certificate
    • a cheque or postal order for the 50% fee (£72.75 for a colour licence)

    Post these to:

    TV Licensing

    Blind Concession Group

    Bristol

    BS98 1TL

    Find out more about types of TV licences on the TV Licensing website.