Apply for or renew your Blue Badge
Delay in new applications
Due to a significant increase in applications, there is a delay in processing all Blue Badge applications.
Our current processing times are 17 weeks for new applications and 13 weeks for renewals / reapplications.
We are currently making service improvements to address these timescales and thank you for your patience.
First, please make sure that you, or the person you are applying for, is eligible to apply for a Blue Badge.
You’ll need to provide the following information when you complete the form:
- the details of your current Blue Badge (if you already have one)
- a digital or signed photo
- your National Insurance number
- proof of identification
- proof of residency
Make sure you ask for a renewal before your current badge expires.
New applications and renewals are treated the same when it comes to assessment of eligibility.
When evidence provided does not gives us the required level of clarity, we will have to contact other healthcare professionals or the Department for Works and Pensions
This can cause delays to the assessment process.
How to apply for or renew a Blue Badge for yourself, someone else or an organisation
You can apply for or renew a Blue Badge on GOV.UK.
How to apply on behalf of an organisation
Some organisations can apply for a Blue Badge if they care for and transport disabled people, and meet the requirements for a badge.
Applications for a Blue Badge for an organisation, can be completed using GOV.UK.
Apply on behalf of a terminally ill patient
GPs, consultants and specialist nurses (for example, palliative care) can submit a fast-track application on behalf of a terminally ill patient with a prognosis of 12 months or less.
Fast-track applications do not require a photo or payment. Once we receive the completed form from the healthcare professional, the badge will be sent to the patient's home address within 15 working days.
If you have any queries or need help, please complete our Blue Badge enquiries online form.