Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Before you start

You must be a Gloucestershire resident to apply to us. First check your eligibility on the Government website.

Check your eligibility

Before you start your application, make sure you have a digital copy (photo or scan) of all the supporting documents needed to:

  • prove your identity (such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence)
  • prove your address (such as a Council Tax bill or government letter)
  • prove your benefits (if you get any, such as PIP/DLA/SSI/ WPMS)
  • give supporting evidence of your disability (for example, a GP or specialist diagnosis, a copy of your prescribed medication list, a GP patient summary, or summary of care report. Please don’t send appointment letters.)

You’ll also need to know:

  • your National Insurance number (if you have one)
  • the details of your current Blue Badge (if you’re reapplying)

Your application will be delayed if submitted without the correct supporting documents. It will be rejected if you cannot provide sufficient supporting evidence for the criteria you applied under. 

Applying or renewing online

The quickest and easiest way to apply or renew is using the Government website. 

You will need to answer some initial questions to check your eligibility, then provide your personal details as well as evidence to support your application.

The form will make it clear what documents are required and will allow you to upload them during the application process. If you have a smartphone, you can use it to take a photo of the document you need to upload.

The Blue Badge costs £10, and you can pay securely online when you apply. If your application is unsuccessful, your payment will be refunded.

When you submit your application online, you will get a confirmation email. The details collected in the application will be sent to us and we will contact you if we need more information.

Apply for a Blue Badge online

Applying or renewing by post

If you are unable to apply online, you can apply to Gloucestershire County Council by post. Download the application form and guidance below or contact the Blue Badge team to request a copy:

Apply for a Blue Badge by post

The Blue Badge costs £10 and should be paid when you submit your application. You can pay by our secure online payment link or postal order or cheque payable to Gloucestershire County Council (include your name and address). If your application is unsuccessful, your payment will be refunded.

Send your completed application, supporting documents, and payment to: Blue Badge team, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG

There may be help with online applications in your local community, for example through:

Citizens Advice - Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewkesbury

Citizens Advice - Stroud and Cotswolds

Age UK Digital Champions 

Local library

If you need access to a computer to apply online, you can visit your local library. You may wish to bring someone along to support you with completing the form. 

There may be help with online applications in your local community, for example through:

Citizens Advice - Cheltenham, Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewkesbury

Citizens Advice - Stroud and Cotswolds

Age UK Digital Champions 

Local library

If you need access to a computer to apply online, you can visit your local library. You may wish to bring someone along to support you with completing the form. 

What happens next

It can take up to 12 weeks to process your application. 

We will write to tell you if your application is successful, or if you need to attend an assessment or provide further documentation. 

The Department for Transport will send your badge, usually within 7-10 days of our letter. Please allow up to 21 days for delivery.

Appeals

There is no formal appeal. You can ask us to review the decision if:

  • your mobility problems have worsened, or
  • you have new evidence we didn’t consider.

You can request a review by completing a Review Request form and emailing or posting that to us with any new information. We cannot process your request unless you provide new supporting evidence. Download the form below or contact the Blue Badge team for a copy.

Download the Review Request form