About Public Sector Licences

Eligible public sector organisations can use PAF, MR and NYB data throughout their organisation as well as on external websites for displaying or confirming address details. The PSL Use Terms permit data sharing between public sector licensees; will cover sub-contractors and working with third parties, as well as emergency use situations. The PSL Use Terms will not permit profit-making or commercial activity. Any public sector organisation wishing to use PAF, MR and NYB data for commercial purposes must use the standard licence terms for this purpose. Data supply arrangements are not affected by the implementation of the PSL Use Terms.

Public sector organisations which fall within the definition of ‘contracting authority’ in Regulation 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006, are likely to be eligible. To assist you in checking your eligibility to sign up, we have included general guidance within the ‘Who can apply?’ section of this Licensing Centre.

We anticipate thousands of public sector organisations will qualify and therefore have the opportunity to benefit from using the accurate postal address and postcode information held within PAF. Some types of organisations, housing associations, social enterprises, infrastructure bodies, community interest companies, charities and charitable trusts are likely to fall outside of the eligibility criteria.

Before completing the application form, organisations should check to see if they are eligible and whether their organisation has already applied. The application process is quick and simple, please familiarise yourself with the PSL Use Terms before applying.

If you have any questions about eligibility or registration then you can call our dedicated PSL helpline on 0345 606 6854. Alternatively you can email publicsectorlicensing@royalmail.com.