Important information

• a Blue Badge is valid for three years and costs £10
• you can apply for yourself or on behalf of another person; the application must be in the name of the person needing a Blue Badge
• on receipt of all correct documentation, your application will be assessed within 20 working days
• a badge holder may use it in any vehicle. but the trip must be for the badge holder’s benefit only, whether they are the driver or a passenger

Before you start your application

Check who can get a blue badge?

Then you will need the following:

• a passport style photo
• your National Insurance number
• proof of identification (for example a of copy passport, birth certificate, driving license)
• proof of residency (for example a copy of benefit award letter, Council Tax bill, pension letter)
• proof of eligibility (for example a copy of a full benefit award letter or any copy medical documents/ letters you may have)
• a debit/ credit card to supply a payment of £10

Apply for a Blue Badge