Map licensing

The London Underground (or Tube) map is one of the most recognised maps in the world and a symbol of London. We protect the map under copyright and officially license it for brands and businesses to reproduce it.

To use the map in your design, you must have the permission of our map licensing partner, Pindar Creative. This is the only way to officially license the map, no matter how you'd like to use it.

If you're using the Underground map in a commercial publication, you will need to sign a license agreement and you may need to pay royalty charges and artwork fees.

To obtain approval to reproduce TfL maps:

  1. Place an order which is sent to Pindar Creative, our map licensing administrator
  2. Pindar Creative will send you a quote
  3. Once the quote is approved, Pindar Creative sends you a licence agreement and an invoice
  4. Sign and return the licence agreement and arrange payment to Pindar Creative
  5. Pindar Creative will release the artwork to you once payment is received

For more information on the different ways you can use the map including costs, design standards and formats, read our in-depth guidance.