About Us
About tvlicencechecker.co.uk
We help UK households understand the TV licence rules — what you need one for, what you do not, and how to stay legal without paying for a licence you do not need.
What we do
TV licence rules are more complicated than they appear. Most people assume owning a TV means paying the fee — but that has not been true for years.
We publish plain-English guides covering who needs a licence, what counts as a “TV receiver”, catch-up TV rules, and the rights you have when dealing with TV Licensing. Our free checker tool walks you through a short quiz to give you a personalised answer.
Who we are
We are an independent editorial team based in the UK. We have no affiliation with the BBC, TV Licensing, or any government body.
Our writers research each topic from primary sources: the Communications Act, TV Licensing’s own guidance, and Ofcom publications. We link to sources directly so you can verify everything yourself.
How the site is funded
Affiliate income keeps the site free to use and allows us to keep guides up to date as the rules change.
Editorial standards
Every guide is reviewed against current legislation and TV Licensing’s published guidance before publication. We update articles when the rules change — such as the 2026 fee increase and ongoing proposals to replace the licence with a universal household levy.
If you spot an error or outdated information, please use the contact page to let us know.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or press enquiries: contact us here.