How to apply for or renew a Blue Badge online

Disabled drivers who are eligible for a Blue Badge can apply or renew via the UK Government website. We explain the process.

Disabled Blue Badge holders only

Disabled drivers eligible for a Blue Badge can apply for or renew one online, using the UK Government website.

A Blue Badge permits the user to park in disabled bays. It means people with mobility issues can stop closer to their destination.

The online service makes the process of applying for a Blue Badge quick and easy. The Department for Transport (DfT) says it can be completed in less than 30 minutes.

In the past, applicants were asked to send supporting documents in the post, leading to lengthy waiting times while the application was assessed. A survey found it took an average of 17 days for a driver to receive a Blue Badge – or 28 days if a medical assessment was required.

Now, all documents, including photographs and proof of identity, can be uploaded to the Blue Badge page on the UK Government website. We found it takes around 13 minutes, or closer to 30 minutes if additional information is required.

Video guide to applying for a Blue Badge

The video above provides a quick guide to applying for or renewing a Blue Badge. To go through the process yourself, visit the Gov.uk website.

You will need details of your current badge (if you have one), along with a digital or signed photograph, your National Insurance number, proof of identification, proof of benefits (if you receive any) and proof of residence.

The fee for a Blue Badge is up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland, while Welsh motorists don’t have to pay. A badge usually lasts up to three years.

Note: you can save your part-completed application and return to it later if needed.

Applying for a Blue Badge works differently if you live in Northern Ireland. Follow this link to apply if so.

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  1. I applied, filled in and sent the necessary forms and paid for a renewal of my blue badge about 5 months ago. Nothing has arrived and my badge is now 2 months out of date. I need to know when it will arrive. Thankyou

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