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If your Freedom Pass expires in 2019, we have made the renewal process easier for you. During January and February we will write to you about your new Freedom Pass.
You do not need to contact us as we will check your eligibility and a pass will be sent to you. If we need any information, we will contact you requesting the information we require to confirm your ongoing entitlement for your Freedom Pass.
An Older persons Freedom Pass lets you travel for free on London's public transport. You can use it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For National Rail services within Greater London, you can use it:
You can find out more about the Older persons Freedom Pass.
Before you apply you need to check if you're eligible.
If you're not eligible and over 60, the 60+ London Oyster photocard allows free travel on public transport in London until you qualify for a Freedom Pass.
You can apply up to 14 days before you become eligible.
You must provide proof that your sole and permanent address is in Camden. The document you send must show your name and current address and be dated within the last three months.
One of the following documents can be provided as proof of residence:
Please note that bank statements are not accepted as proof of residence.
You must provide proof that you are of the qualifying age. See table below:
| If you were born in 1954 | You will become eligible on | Earliest date you can apply for an OPFP |
| 6 January 1954 to 5 February 1954 | 06 May 2019 | 22 April 2019 |
| 6 February 1954 to 5 March 1954 | 06 July 2019 | 22 June 2019 |
| 6 March 1954 to 5 April 1954 | 06 September 2019 | 23 August 2019 |
| 6 April 1954 to 5 May 1954 | 06 November 2019 | 23 October 2019 |
| 6 May 1954 to 5 June 1954 | 06 January 2020 | 16 December 2019 |
| 6 June 1954 to 5 July 1954 | 06 March 2020 | 21 February 2020 |
| 6 July 1954 to 5 August 1954 | 06 May 2020 | 22 April 2020 |
| 6 August 1954 to 5 September 1954 | 06 July 2020 | 22 June 2020 |
| 6 September 1954 to 5 October 1954 | 06 September 2020 | 23 August 2020 |
| After 6 October 1954 | on your 66th birthday | 14 days prior to your 66th birthday |
One of the following documents can be provided as proof of age:
Apply for a pass online
Note: Although this 3rd party website refers only to bus travel, for Camden residents it will include travel on London's public transport network.
Your pass will be sent to you within 7 to 10 days.
If you need to update your pass or need a replacement, visit the London Council's website:
Update or replace your Freedom Pass
You will need to call us on 020 7974 5919 and provide:
If you pay Council Tax, you only need to provide one proof of address.