Apply for or renew a Disabled Blue Badge

We use the guidelines and regulations set out by the Department for Transport.

Full details of the criteria, eligibility and other details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Documentation required

Please ensure that you have all the relevant documentation / photographs and complete your payment after submitting your application. 

Details of required documentation can be seen on the GOV.UK website when applying via the link below.

Please note that if your Application / Renewal is covered by a PIP Award the Badge cannot expire after the expiry date of the award. 

Medical documentation

Please ensure that you have the relevant Medical Documentation before you make your application.  

• We cannot contact your Doctor or Medical Practitioner on your behalf - this information is a requirement of the application process.
• We cannot accept a letter from a GP on its own as evidence - a better option would be to contact your Doctors reception who can provide a copy of your Medical History.
• Please do not send photographs of any conditions, ailments or injuries.

It is possible to save an application and come back to it later.

Please be advised that your application may take between six to twelve weeks to process, depending on whether further clarification is required.

When renewing your blue badge, please allow plenty of time to renew. Please note we do not send out renewed badges more than three months before the expiry date.

Once you have completed your application you will be directed to the Royal Borough payment site.

Apply and pay

Apply for or renew a blue badge

Pay for your blue badge