TV Licence
Do you have a TV? Then you need a TV licence.If you have a television set it is your legal obligation to have a valid TV Licence. If you have a television set at your business premises it is your legal obligation to have a valid TV Licence. You must also have a valid TV Licence even if the television set is just being used for meetings or for training purposes. There is no requirement to have a TV Licence for each set as one TV Licence covers all TV sets at a single premises.
The definition of a Television set (Section 140 (1) of the Broadcasting Act 2009)
"television set" means any electronic apparatus capable of receiving and exhibiting television broadcasting services broadcast for general reception ( whether or not its use for that purpose is dependent on the use of anything else in conjunction with it ) and any software or assembly comprising such apparatus and other apparatus.
How does it work?
Under the Broadcasting Act 2009 it is a prosecutable offence to be found in possession of an unlicensed television set. A TV licence costs €160. Fines for an unlicensed television set can be up to €1000 for a first offence. There are a number of ways to buy or renew a licence so you can choose which of them suits you the best. Visit www.tvlicence.ie for more information
Step by step
How do I pay for or renew my TV Licence?
You can pay for or renew your TV Licence using any of the following methods:
- Pay online using a debit or credit card
- Pay by cash, cheque, or debit card at any Post Office
- Pay by Direct Debit
- Pay by phone on 01 705 8800 using a debit or credit card
- Post a cheque (crossed and made payable to An Post) to your local TV Licence Records Office
- Buy TV Licence stamps at your local Post Office
- Pay by cash at selected PostPoint outlets
When renewing, have your TV Licence reference number ready. If renewing online, you will also need your PIN. Both details are included on the reminder notice sent by the TV Licence section.
If you are paying at a Post Office, bring your reminder notice with you to avoid delays.
Paying in instalments
You can pay your TV Licence in instalments by Direct Debit from:
- a current bank account, or
- a debit or credit card
How much?
A TV licence costs €160.Buy or renew your TV licence online.
Are you receiving social welfare payments?
If so, you may be entitled to a free licence. You should contact the Department of Social Protection (DSP) at 0818 200 400.If you change your address, please notify the TV Licence Records Office and you can move your licence to your new address.
For more information:
TV Licence Records Office
TV Licence Records OfficeEXO Building,
North Wall Quay
Dublin 1
D01 W5Y2
01 705 8800
Dublin.TVlicence@anpost.ie
www.tvlicence.ie
Terms and conditions
These terms and conditions attach to you the customer for using the online TV licence payment service (and described associated services) known as TV Licence.ie/ TV License.ie to pay for your TV Licence.Throughout these terms and conditions the terms 'you' and ' your' refer to the you the customer registering to use the TV License.ie/ TV Licence.ie service, the terms 'we' and 'our' refer to An Post trading as TV Licence.ie/TV License.ie (Hereafter referred to as TV Licence.ie/TV License.ie).
By accepting these terms and conditions you agree to register for and use the services as described (And any other services which are not explicitly described but which are available today in TV Licence.ie/TV License.ie or which may become available at any time in the future) in a proper and lawful manner.
Legislation
An Post is required by law to provide certain services in relation to TV Licences on behalf of The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport. The Broadcasting Act 2009 and other laws set out the legislation relating to Television Licences. You can get more information on the law relating to TV Licences by visiting http://www.irishstatutebook.ieAccess to the Service.An Post, through TV Licence.ie/TV License.ie is offering an online payment service to you the customer to enable you to renew your television, purchase a licence for the first time and or change your personal details and your address which are linked to your TV licence if you have moved house/premises.
You are issued with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) with your renewal notice. The PIN together with your 17 digit TV Reference Number will allow you to log on to the TV Licence website and renew your licence or change your personal details in the manner described. These security credentials are provided to ensure that your information can be accessed by you for your account.
The PIN will remain valid for one year. You should keep your renewal notice which contains your PIN and TV Reference number safe in order to prevent anyone else logging in and renewing your TV Licence or changing your registered address.
If you wish to purchase a licence for the first time you do not require a PIN or TV Reference number. You can purchase your first TV licence by clicking on the button Purchase New Licence, and providing the information requested on the online application form for new TV licences.
It is your responsibility to ensure that these logon credentials are kept safe and are not revealed to anyone. If you permit anyone else to access the service using your logon credentials you are authorising them to use any of the facilities available which you have registered including viewing your information and paying your TV Licence.
Payments
Payment for renewal of your TV Licence or for purchasing your TV licence for the first time is made using either Debit or Credit Cards. Please note that your payment will not be processed if insufficient funds are in your account to cover the transaction. Online authorisation on all cards will take place prior to the transaction being completed.Receipt of New Licence
Your TV Licence will be posted to you within 10-14 working days of the successful completion of your transaction. An Post as agent for the Minister may amend a licence if it is proper in the circumstances to do so, for example by amending the address the TV licence relates to or correction of the dates for that particular TV licence.Change of Personal Details
The TV Licence.ie/TV License.ie service also offers you the ability to change your personal details as they relate to your TV Licence only. You can change your personal details in relation to your TV Licence when:you are renewing your TV Licence; or
at any time during the year of the validity of your TV Licence provided you have your PIN and TV Reference number.
If you are moving house/premises and want to change your address details on your TV Licence only, please allow 10 working days for this information to be updated onto the TV Licence database operated by the TV Licences records office.
You may also update and/or change several other types of personal details. These personal details are limited to your telephone number, your mobile number, your email address or your consent for electronic correspondence from the TV Licences Records Office. When you update and/or change these personal details, the updated and/or changed personal details you provide online will be updated and/changed immediately
Personal Data and Data Protection
You acknowledge that by using the TVlicence.ie/TV License.ie service that you are providing information which is confidential to you and you accept that this will be used only for the provision of the TV Licence.ie/ TV License.ie service and will not be divulged to any third party for any reason other than to ensure the normal operation of the service. The personal data that you must provide when using the TV Licence.ie service, will be used for the purposes of:- Purchasing a television licence;
- Issuing you with a new licence;
- Updating the TV Licence database;
- Verification of credit or debit cards;
- Writing to you regarding the expiry of your licence; and
- Alerting you of fee increase or change in payment methods.
We may also wish to use your personal data to provide you with information regarding electronic notification of renewals should this facility become available in the future. However, you will be given an opportunity to choose not to receive such information.
