The Blue Badge scheme helps you park nearer to your destination if you have a disability. The badge is for the holders use only. When used, the badge holder should be either the driver of the vehicle or passenger in the vehicle the badge is displayed in.
Check your eligibility
You can check your eligibility at GOV.UK: Who can get a Blue Badge. You will find information about who automatically qualifies for a badge, who may qualify for a badge, and what you will need when applying.
Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
You can apply for yourself, for someone else or for an organisation. The same online application form can be used if you want to renew your Badge.
Applying online is easy
The online application is provided by GOV.UK. You will need to answer some initial questions to check your eligibility and you’ll be asked to provide 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. You will be able to submit your application even if you are unable to upload all the documents that are asked for. We will contact you if we need more information.
Did you know: If you have a smartphone you can use it to take a photo of the document you need to upload.
The details collected in the application will be sent to us and we will contact you if we need more information.
Applying online and providing an email address will help us to minimise the time it takes to process your application.
Applying by telephone
If you are unable to apply online you can call us on 0345 155 1006.
Mobility assessments
Some applicants will need to take part in an appointment with an expert assessor so that their eligibility for the scheme can be assessed.
Application outcome
Once you have submitted your application, we will aim to contact you within 10 working days. We will either:
- tell you your application has been successful
- ask you to attend a mobility assessment
- ask you to provide further documentation
Appeals
If your application is refused, you can appeal, in writing, within 28 days of the date of the refusal email or letter.
When writing your appeal, you should include additional, relevant medical evidence which has not been considered during the initial assessment.
Evidence must be recent, reflect your current situation and be relevant to the eligibility criteria.
Updating your details
If you move house or change your name, you must let us know so that we can update our records.
Please email csc.bluebadge@devon.gov.uk or phone us on 0345 155 1006.
If you move to a different county, your Blue Badge will still be valid but you will have to reapply to your new local authority when it expires.
To replace a lost, stolen or damaged Blue Badge
If your Blue Badge has been lost, stolen or damaged please email us at csc.bluebadge@devon.gov.uk or phone us on 0345 155 1006 to request a replacement.
Please be aware a £10 replacement fee will be payable.
If your lost, stolen or damaged Blue Badge is valid for less than six months it will be more cost-effective for you to submit an early re-application.