Blue Badges
3. Apply for a Blue Badge
If you have not had a Blue Badge before, or your circumstances have changed since you last applied, you will need to complete the online application.
Start your application for a Blue Badge >
It may take up to 28 days for us to process your application. We will contact you if there is a problem with your application or if you are unsuccessful.
Important information before you start
Before applying, read the eligibility for a Blue Badge section to make sure you apply under the correct category.
You will need:
- Your National Insurance Number
- A passport style photograph, in colour and a true likeness
- Proof of address
- Proof of identity
- Proof of relevant benefits dated within the last 12 months if applying under one of these categories
- A debit card to make a payment
Documents you will need: You will be required to upload your documents as part of the online application. This saves time and allows us to process your application quickly, without the need for you to post documents to us.
If you are unable to upload these during the application process, you can upload these onto our enquiry form.
Proof of address
The following documents are accepted as proof of address:
- A benefit award letter from the DWP dated within 12 months
- Council tax bill, bank statement, utility bill or water bill dated within the last 12 months
- Driving License (full or provisional) which shows the applicant's current address
- For Children, we can accept an official letter from the school confirming that the child attends the school or a document regarding the child. This must be addressed to the parent of the child at the address where the child lives. The letter/document must be dated within the last 12 months
- For applicants living in a residential / care home, a letter from the home or organisation on letter headed paper confirming they live at that address.
Proof of identity
The following documents are accepted as proof of identity:
- Passport (as long as it is no more than five years past the expiry date)
- Driving License (photo card only)
- Birth Certificate (short or long)
- Adoption Certificate
- NoWcard
- Marriage / Divorce certificate.
Please note:
- Your application is not complete until you have submitted the supporting evidence required.
- You can 'save and return later' to your application within 7 days
- You will lose your application after 60 minutes if you have not already saved it.
- You will need to provide an email address and mobile phone number to save your application.