What you need
You need to provide:
- proof of:
- who you are
- your address
- your eligibility
- a recent head and shoulders digital photo of the person the badge is for
- the national insurance number of the person the badge is for (if you have one)
- contact details (phone number, email and postal address)
Apply online
The quickest and easiest way is to apply online through GOV.UK.
Apply by post
Download, print and complete the relevant application form:
Post the completed forms back to us at Concessionary Travel.
After applying
If we accept your application, we’ll send your Blue Badge to you by signed-for post.
If we need more information
We may need more information about your health or disability and could ask you to get this from a certified expert assessor.
Processing times
We’ll let you know if your application is successful within 30 working days of receiving your application form and supporting documents.
Unsuccessful applications
If your application is unsuccessful, we’ll let you know why and tell you how to appeal.
Fee payment
If we approve your application you must pay £10 to get your Blue Badge.
If we have your email address, we’ll email you with details of how to make an online payment with a debit or credit card.
If we do not have your email address, we’ll write to you asking for payment by cheque.
Please note, you'll get a confirmation email when we order your Badge, not when we receive payment. We order Badges 28 days before your Blue Badge start date.
Renew your permit
If you applied on or after 12 August 2022
We'll email or send you a letter 12 weeks before your Blue Badge ends with details of how to renew your permit.
If you applied before 12 August 2022
The Department for Transport will email you a reminder to renew your Blue Badge 12 weeks before it ends. You will not get a reminder if you did not give an email address when you applied.
Contact customer services: Blue Badge scheme
Concessionary Travel
PO Box 55290
N22 9GA
United Kingdom