Do I need a TV Licence if I use now TV?
TV Licensing If you watch TV programmes live on any online TV service, including Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, ITV Hub or All 4, you need to be covered by a TV Licence.
What can you watch on now TV without a TV Licence?
You need to be covered by a TV Licence to watch programmes live on any online TV service – such as ITV Hub, All 4, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV or Sky Go. You don’t need a TV Licence if you only ever watch on demand programmes on any TV service apart from BBC iPlayer.
What happens if I don’t pay TV Licence?
If you don’t pay you could face a £1,000 fine TV Licensing has enforcement officers that carry out checks. Fee dodgers can face prosecution plus a fine of up to £1,000 (up to £2,000 if you live in Guernsey) if they’re found to be watching ‘live TV’ or BBC iPlayer without a licence.
Can TV Licence officers enter your house?
TV Licensing can only enter your home without your permission if authorised to do so under a search warrant granted by a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland). TV Licensing may also apply to a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland) for a search warrant.
How can I avoid paying TV Licence?
You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch or record programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or live on an online TV service, and you never download or watch BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer – live, catch up or on demand.
Do TV Licence inspectors actually visit?
Can TV licence inspectors visit your house? Inspectors can visit your house, although you’re likely to receive a letter before this point. You can refuse to let an inspector in, but this might lead to them getting a court order – which means they would be allowed to enter by law without your permission.
How can I legally stop paying my TV Licence?
How to cancel your licence
- If you pay by Direct Debit or all in one go, you can cancel your licence online now.
- Once you’ve done this, make sure you cancel your Direct Debit with your bank, if this is how you pay.
- If you pay with a TV Licensing payment card you will need to contact us.
Can TV Licensing come into your house?
TV Licensing can only enter your home without your permission if authorised to do so under a search warrant granted by a magistrate (or sheriff in Scotland).