- 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
Blue Badge processing delays
We’re experiencing issues with our case management system, causing delays beyond the usual 12 week timeframe.
Please avoid contacting us to check the status of your application, so that we can focus on processing. If you applied online, you can track the status of your application.
Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this, and we apologise for any inconvenience.
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.