When you apply for a Blue Badge, we check your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) award with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

We also check the electoral register and school admission records if you are applying on behalf of a child.

If we are unable to verify your information, we may ask to see evidence that you receive PIP or DLA.

Evidence we can accept

We may ask you to upload:

• DLA award letter​
• full PIP decision letter (all pages)

This evidence must be issued within the last 12 months and include:

• your name
• the benefit awarded
• the points scored
• the award period

Evidence we cannot accept

We cannot accept:

• Attendance Allowance award letters​
• partial decision letters that do not show points or award details​
• evidence that does not relate to mobility component of PIP or DLA