If you do not provide supporting documents when you apply, we will suspend your application and write to you. You must send your evidence within 4 weeks or we will close your application and you will need to apply again.

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

You can apply for a Blue Badge on the government website if a disability or health condition affects your ability to move around or make a journey.

You can apply for a badge for:

yourself
someone else
an organisation that transports people who need a Blue Badge

Before you apply

Before you start, make sure you have the documents you need to complete your application.

You need:

a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders
proof of identity, such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence
proof of address, such as a Council Tax bill or government letter
proof of any benefits you receive
your National Insurance number (if you have one)
your current Blue Badge details (if you're renewing)

Find out what you'll need to apply.

If any documents are missing, we will put your application on hold while we wait for the information.

Apply for a Blue Badge

Apply for a Blue Badge on GOV.UK.

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What happens after you apply

Important

Check your email regularly after you apply, including your junk or spam folder.

We may contact you if we need more information or evidence to assess your application. Delays in responding may delay your Blue Badge application.

We'll check that we have all the information and evidence we need to assess your application.

Once we have received everything required, we'll assess your application. This usually takes up to 12 weeks.

If we need further supporting evidence

If we need more information or evidence, we'll email you. You must send any requested evidence within 28 days.

If you've already applied and forgot to upload evidence, email it to [email protected] as soon as possible.

Include your name and address with any documents you send. Do not submit a new application.

Once we receive your evidence, we'll assess your application and decide if we have enough information to make a decision.

If your application is successful

We'll email you with details of how to pay for your Blue Badge.

A Blue Badge costs £10.

Once we've received your payment, we'll print and post your badge. This can take up to 3 weeks.

If your badge has not arrived after 3 weeks, contact the Blue Badge team.

Renewing your Blue Badge

Blue Badges are usually valid for up to 3 years.

There is no automatic renewal process. You must apply again and provide up-to-date information and supporting evidence.

We will not contact you to remind you that your Blue Badge is due to expire. It is your responsibility to renew it before the expiry date.

We recommend applying 12 weeks before your current badge expires.

You must return your old Blue Badge when it expires.