- Introduction
- Check eligibility and apply
- Track your application
- Renew
- Replace a badge, including stolen
- Return, change details and other enquiries
- Refused applications and appeals
- Misuse
- Using your Blue Badge and where to park
Longer processing times for Blue Badge applications - Wednesday 3 December
We are currently experiencing slightly longer processing times for some Blue Badge applications, this includes both new applications and requests for renewal.
If you applied online, you can track the status of your application.
If your Blue Badge is due to expire within the next 16 weeks, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Current timescales
If your Blue Badge is due to expire within the next 16 weeks, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
Status of your renewal
Please don't chase the delivery of your Blue Badge unless you have not heard from us within 12 weeks of submitting your renewal. If you renewed online, you can track the status of your renewal.
Expiration and renewal
A Blue Badge is normally valid for 3 years. It is clearly printed with 'valid from' and expiry dates.
You should renew at least 12 weeks before the expiry date.
The Department for Transport (DfT) owns the process and the form that you use to renew.
What you need
Select the 'Renew a Blue Badge' link below to see the list of documents or letters needed for your application, under the 'Apply or renew online' section.
If you can't do this online, you can renew by post.