Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
You can apply for or renew your Blue Badge online, including uploading any proofs needed.
Send in proofs for your application
You can include proofs as part of your application. If you need to send in any extra proofs you can:
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use ScanStation on your smartphone, tablet or computer
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use Scanstation on our self service points at one of our community hubs.
Learn more in this video on using Scanstation.
If you require support in submitting documents you can make an appointment and visit our access points. A member of the Customer Service team will be able to assist.
Proof of entitlement
If you are applying for a mandatory badge, please supply a copy of any of the following with the application form, which must be dated within the last 12 months.
- Your Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Benefit Award letter confirming entitlement to higher rate mobility component.
- Your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Benefit Award letter confirming you receive 8 points or more under the 'moving around' activity of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment
- Your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Benefit Award letter confirming you receive 10 points or more under the “planning and following journeys” activity, on the grounds that you are unable to undertake any journey because it would cause you overwhelming psychological distress.
- War Pension confirming mobility component.
- Blind registration card.
Proof of identity and address required for both types of badges
When submitting an application form for Mandatory and Discretionary, please supply a copy of one item from the following list, dated within the last 12 months:
- utility bill, rent or pension book
- bank statement
- valid driving licence (card or paper version)
- DWP or DLA benefit
- Tax credit award or Inland Revenue letter.
In addition, you will need to bring a copy of one item from the following list, as proof of identity:
- marriage, birth or adoption certificate (must be full certificate with parent’s details)
- valid driving licence (card or paper version)
- valid passport
- national identity card
- NHS medical card.
You will also need to bring
- one passport sized photograph.
Notes on photographs
- Please supply a recent, clear and front facing picture of the applicant's full face.
- It is not acceptable to wear a hat or scarf. In the case of religious preferences, the scarf should not hide your face.
- If you are wearing dark lenses, we may require you to provide a new picture without glasses, unless you are registered blind.
- Write your name clearly on the back of the photograph.
Requirements for under 16s
In addition to the above being provided for the parent/guardian, we will also need the child's DLA award letter showing their entitlement, if you are applying for a discretionary badge. If the blue badge is being issued, the child's full birth or adoption certificate must be provided.