You can now apply for a Blue Badge, or renew your old one, within half an hour thanks to a new online service launched by the Department for Transport.
Apply for or renew your Blue Badge online
The Blue Badge scheme allows disabled people to park closer to their destination than other drivers, as they are less able to take public transport or walk long distances.
Find out more about the Blue Badge Scheme
In the past, on average, it took 17 days to apply for and get your Blue Badge – or 28 days if you needed a medical assessment.
By claiming online an application should only take 13 minutes – or up to half an hour if you need to give more information.
You can still apply for a Blue Badge offline if you wish.