Q. Why has Ofcom made changes to the arrangements for aeronautical radio licensing?
Ofcom is responsible for authorising all civil use of the radio spectrum and already issues thousands of radio licences. Building the administration of aeronautical radio licensing into Ofcom’s wider licensing activity will enable Ofcom to deliver some additional service benefits to users, for example consolidating their radio licensing accounts. It will also enable Ofcom to achieve economies of scale in delivery. That means better value for money for all citizens and consumers. This change allows Ofcom to administer all radio licences under one roof.
Q. My licence is due for payment on 31 October 2018. What should I do?
The CAA issued the standard fee payment notices on or around 18 September 2018.
If payment was not made to the CAA before 31 October 2018, Ofcom will send out reminders to pay Ofcom and, if the fee remains unpaid, any subsequent revocation documents.
Q. My licence is due for payment on 30 November 2018. What should I do?
Ofcom will issue your invoice from November 2018. The invoice will provide details of how to pay Ofcom. DO NOT make any payments to the CAA.
If you currently pay for your radio licence(s) by direct debit, Ofcom will not be able to collect this year’s payment automatically. This is because mandates are not transferable. You must therefore make this year’s payment using one of the methods described in the invoice that Ofcom will issue. You will be able to set up a direct debit mandate for future years.
Q. I currently pay the CAA by direct debit. What should I do?
You will need to set up a new direct debit mandate for Ofcom. Ofcom will contact all affected licensees starting with those whose licence fee falls due for payment in December 2018. Ofcom will provide you with the information required and an Ofcom direct debit mandate form.
Q. Will my licence fees change?
Radio licence fees will not change as a result of these new arrangements.
