Blue badge scheme
Contents
- Introduction
- How do I apply or re-apply for a Blue Badge?
- How do I know I am eligible for a Mobility Blue Badge?
- How do I know I am eligible for a Risk in Traffic Blue Badge?
- How do I report a lost or stolen badge?
- How do I report an alleged misuse of a Blue Badge
- How long are Blue Badges issued for?
- If your application is refused
- What documents do I need when applying for a Blue Badge?
- What if I change my name, address or telephone number?
- What if my Blue Badge is no longer needed?
- When will I receive my blue badge?
- Where can I use my Blue Badge?
- Details of the Scottish LEZ (Low Emission Zone) Exemption system
What documents do I need when applying for a Blue Badge?
Please do not send original documents as we can't return these to you.
If you don't send us the correct documents, there may be a delay in processing your application.
Proof of Identity
This can be either:
- birth certificate
- valid driving licence
- valid Passport
- marriage/divorce certificate
- civil partnership or dissolution certificate
Proof of Address
You can provide:
- a council tax bill with your name and address, dated within the last 12 months
- or give us consent to check your details on the council tax register
Evidence of your condition
You need to either:
- Provide a letter of entitlement to the higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance.
- Provide your latest PIP / ADP decision letter showing the date that your award ends, plus the statement of entitlement that shows the points scored in each category.
- Provide a letter of entitlement to the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement to your local authority.
- The Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA) will have issued you with a letter confirming the level of your award under the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation) Scheme.
- Severely Sight Impaired - we require permission to contact the council or the relevant body where registered. You must provide a registered blind certificate if you do not wish to grant permission for us to check.
You will also need to provide the following:
- National Insurance Number
- contact details (telephone number and email address)
- a full-colour photo, which may be taken with your phone
