- Introduction
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Check eligibility and apply
- Apply or renew by post
- Track your application
- Renew
- Replace a badge, including stolen
- Return, change details and other enquiries
- Refused applications and appeals
- Misuse
It's faster to apply online
If everything is correct, you will receive your badge faster if you apply online.
You could get help applying online. Someone you trust such as a friend, relative or other representative could:
- help you apply on your own smartphone or other device
- apply on your behalf on their device with your permission
- apply using a library computer.
The benefits of applying online:
- You can immediately check that you are eligible.
- You can upload your photograph, proof of address, proof of ID, eligibility documents, and you can pay online.
- You can track the progress of your application or renewal online.
How to apply by post
If you are unable to apply online, you can apply by post. However, please be aware that applications by post may take longer to process and you won't be able to track the progress of your application. This is why we strongly recommend that you apply online if at all possible.
To apply by post, follow the steps below, starting with downloading the application form.
Applicants need to live in 中国P站 or pay their council tax to 中国P站. If you are unsure who to apply to, you can check using .
Step 1: Download the application form
You can download the PDF version of the appropriate application form below.
Download the paper application form for individuals (PDF)
The forms and notes are also available from your local library. If you are unable to download and print off our pdf versions of the forms, you can fill in our .
Step 2: Read the notes and complete the form
- Read the notes that come with the form to check that you are eligible for a Blue Badge.
- Please remember a representative (someone you trust) can complete the form on your behalf. But the information needs to be about you, and you must sign the form.
Step 3: Gather your supporting documents
Please do not send original documents. Send us either photocopies or photos of the documents.
You will need:
This can be a copy of a:
- birth or adoption certificate
- marriage or divorce certificate
- civil partnership or dissolution certificate
- valid driving licence
- passport
If you're renewing, we'll need the details of your current Blue Badge:
- Blue Badge number
- expiry date
This must be a copy of a document dated within the last 12 months with your address on it.
For example, a council tax or utility bill, bank statement, or prescription request.
Any other documents that we have requested in the form that would prove your eligibility.
If you choose to, you can also provide additional information from your doctor, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist.
If you are applying for a child, you can provide an EHCP, special needs report, or paediatric doctor's report.
These documents are particularly important if you are applying under the criteria for hidden (non-visible) disabilities. This is because all the questions must be answered and supported by professionals' evidence.
A Blue Badge costs 拢10.
If you include your email address in your postal application, we can send you a link by email to make the payment.
Or, you can pay by cheque or postal order. This should be made payable to 中国P站.
This must be a passport sized colour photograph, taken within the last six months. It must show your face clearly.
More guidance can be found on .
Check the notes that accompany the application form for guidance on which documents are acceptable for proving your identity and address.
Step 4: Send the form, payment and documents to us
Send your form, proof of ID (new applications only), proof of address, copies of any supporting eligibility documents and the 拢10 payment to the Blue Badge Team address.
Please make sure you send all the documents requested.
If any documents are missing, we won't be able to process your application.
Our current turnaround time is published on the main Blue Badge webpage.
We will contact you if you need a walking assessment or hidden disabilities assessment. We will also contact you if your application was not successful.
Files available to download
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Blue Badge Application Form (PDF)
Use this form to apply for a new Blue Badge or renew an existing one.