Applying for a blue badge
Applications are processed by local authorities, or the Blue Badge Unit in Northern Ireland (0300 200 7818).
In England, you may be charged a maximum fee of £10; in Scotland, up to £20; in Northern Ireland the fee is £10; in Wales it is free of charge. The badge lasts up to three years.
You can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, or at www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/apply-or-renew-blue-badge if you live in Northern Ireland.
