Before applying, make sure that you or the person you are applying for meets the requirements to get a Blue Badge.

When applying or reapplying for a Blue Badge, you must provide the following evidence to support your application:

• a passport style photograph
• proof of identification
• proof of residency
• medical evidence if required

Renewals go through the same assessment process as new applications. You must make sure you ask for a renewal before your current badge expires.

If we are not certain that the applicant's evidence meets the requirements, we will contact other healthcare professionals or the Department for Works and Pensions. This may delay the application process.

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Applications for Blue Badges are temporarily closed to new and renewal applications between 27 September and 13 October.

This is to allow us to launch our new Blue Badge application process, designed after a complete review. Applications already in progress will continue to be assessed and managed by the Blue Badge team.

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.