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Moving house? Let us know

When you move home you need to change the address on your licence (you can do this up to three months before you move).

Not moving in straight away? Tell us your new property is empty.

We understand moving home can be stressful, to help you change address, we’ve put together a moving house checklist.
 

Need more help or advice?

I’ve moved in with someone who already has a licence
  • Are you covered by their licence? If the other person is your spouse, partner, family member or joint tenancy or joint mortgage holder, you will normally be covered by their licence.
  • Tenant or lodger? You’ll usually need your own licence if you’re going to be a tenant or lodger.

If you are sure you no longer need your licence you can see if you're eligible for a refund and cancel your licence online.

I want to transfer my licence to someone else

You can give us written permission to transfer your licence to someone at your old address. Please write to us at: TV Licensing, Darlington DL98 1TL.

I’ve moved abroad

If you no longer live in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man, you can see if you're eligible for a refund and cancel your licence online.

I won't be watching live on any TV channel, pay TV service or streaming service, or using BBC iPlayer, at my new address

If this is the case, please tell us you don’t need a licence.

If you haven’t needed your licence for at least a month, you can claim a refund online.

I’m moving to university

Find out more on our Students page. Or you can buy a TV Licence now.

I have a second home

Find out more on our Second home page. Or you can buy a TV Licence now.

I’m moving to a care home

Find out more on our care home page. Or you can buy a TV Licence now.

I’m in the Armed Forces

Find out more on our Armed Forces page. Or you can buy a TV Licence now.

I’ve received a letter for a previous occupier

You can tell us you’ve received a letter for a previous occupier by giving us the name and address on the envelope (but please don’t open it) using our Contact us form.

Contact us or get further help & advice

What if I'm moving home and still don't need a licence?

How can I find out my TV Licence number?

Find out how to contact us if you still need help


If you still have questions take a look at TV Licensing FAQs where you can find all the answers in one place.
 

 

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