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Amateur and Ships’ Radio Licensing Update
Online Licensing Available from 1 December 2006
This document updates amateur and ships’ radio licensees on the available date of lifetime licences and Ofcom’s new online licensing system.
The new online lifetime licensing system will be available from 1 December 2006 when Ofcom will deliver a simplified service to existing and new licensees, and allow for a smooth transition of the licensing processes from our operating centre, the Radio Licensing Centre (RLC), to Ofcom’s head office.
Ofcom will replace all valid annual licences with new free lifetime licences from December 2006.
If you need to renew your licence or apply for a new licence in September 2006:
Contact the RLC as usual at www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk
or call 0870 243 433
If you need to renew your licence during October, November or December 2006:
You will automatically be sent a new annual licence to temporarily replace your old licence which you will not be required to pay for.
If you have a Direct Debit set up to pay for your licence this fee will not be collected. We urge you to cancel any Standing Orders or BACS payment set up to pay for your annual licence.
Your new annual licence will cover the short period until your new lifetime licence is issued through the post.
If you need a new licence during October or November 2006:
You should contact the RLC (see above). You will be sent an annual licence which you will not be required to pay for. Your new annual licence will cover the short period until your new lifetime licence is issued through the post.
From 1 December 2006, free online licences will be available. However, those applying via a paper-based application will be subject to a £20 administrative fee.
Online Licensing Available from 1 December 2006
This document updates amateur and ships’ radio licensees on the available date of lifetime licences and Ofcom’s new online licensing system.
The new online lifetime licensing system will be available from 1 December 2006 when Ofcom will deliver a simplified service to existing and new licensees, and allow for a smooth transition of the licensing processes from our operating centre, the Radio Licensing Centre (RLC), to Ofcom’s head office.
Ofcom will replace all valid annual licences with new free lifetime licences from December 2006.
If you need to renew your licence or apply for a new licence in September 2006:
Contact the RLC as usual at www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk
or call 0870 243 433
If you need to renew your licence during October, November or December 2006:
You will automatically be sent a new annual licence to temporarily replace your old licence which you will not be required to pay for.
If you have a Direct Debit set up to pay for your licence this fee will not be collected. We urge you to cancel any Standing Orders or BACS payment set up to pay for your annual licence.
Your new annual licence will cover the short period until your new lifetime licence is issued through the post.
If you need a new licence during October or November 2006:
You should contact the RLC (see above). You will be sent an annual licence which you will not be required to pay for. Your new annual licence will cover the short period until your new lifetime licence is issued through the post.
From 1 December 2006, free online licences will be available. However, those applying via a paper-based application will be subject to a £20 administrative fee.