Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

If you have a disability or health condition a Blue Badge can help you park closer to your destination.

If you qualify for a Blue Badge it costs £10 and is valid for up to 3 years.

Who can apply

You can apply for a badge for yourself, on behalf of somebody else or an organisation that transports people that need a Blue Badge.

Check the eligibility criteria on GOV.UK: Who can get a Blue Badge

How to apply or renew

You will be asked for:

• a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders
• photos or scans of documents as proof of identity and address
• photos or scans of any relevant benefits you receive or supporting medical evidence such as hospital letters and prescriptions
• your National Insurance number if you have one

Organisations will need to provide proof of address, vehicle details to be used with the badge and contact information.

Full details are on GOV.UK: What you need to apply for a Blue Badge

If you are reapplying you will need the details of your current badge.

You can apply or renew on the GOV.UK website:

If you are unable to apply online you can download and complete our application form and return it to us by post or bring it in person to one of our One Stop Shops.

Include copies of the required documents and a recent passport size photo. Please also include your email address if you have one.

You can visit one of our One Stop Shops where our staff can take your photo if you do not have one.

Fast track application for terminal illness

We have a fast track application form if you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

With your application you will need to include a completed SR1 or DS1500 form, or provide evidence confirming your diagnosis.

Fast track applications will be processed as soon as possible.

Renewal for people over 75 years

If you are 75 years or over and your current badge was issued by us, you can download and complete the 75+ renewal form within 12 weeks of the expiry of your current badge.

What happens next

It can take up to 30 weeks for a new application to be assessed. If you have reapplied and your application is successful we will aim to issue your badge 2 weeks before the expiry of your current one.

We will contact you about the outcome of your application. Please do not call or email us to chase it as this can cause delays in processing.

If successful we will provide details on how to pay the £10 charge.

If your application is unsuccessful you may appeal the decision by contacting contravel@southglos.gov.uk within one calendar month of the date of the initial refusal letter.

You can ask us to review the decision if:

• your mobility problems have become more serious
• all the relevant facts were not taken into consideration at the time of assessment

You should include evidence to support your appeal. Further information may be requested.

Privacy notice

Find out how we collect, use and share your data in our privacy notice for the Blue Badge scheme.

More information

If you need a paper copy of our application forms contact us using the details on this page or visit any of our One Stop Shops.

For more information on the terms and conditions of use, how to get a replacement badge if lost or stolen, and updating your details visit using your blue badge.