Guidance

Who can get a Blue Badge

Blue Badge parking for people with disabilities: who can get a badge and how to apply.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 29 March 2010
• Last updated: 10 August 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

Documents

Who can get a Blue Badge?

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Who can get a Blue Badge? (easy read version)

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Who can get a Blue Badge? (large type version, for printing)

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Who can get a Blue Badge? (audio)

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Details

A guide to who qualifies for a Blue Badge, including:

• who automatically qualifies for a Blue Badge
• people who may qualify
• applying for a Blue Badge with a non-visible (hidden) condition
• what you need to apply
• providing proof of benefits and eligibility
• badges for organisations

Apply for a Blue Badge

In England, Scotland and Wales you can apply on GOV.UK for a Blue Badge.

This guidance applies in England. Guidance is also available for Scotland and Wales.

There’s a different way to apply if you’re in Northern Ireland.

Published 29 March 2010
Last updated 10 August 2021 + show all updates

1. 10 August 2021

   The minimum automatic qualification age for a Blue Badge has changed from 2 to 3 years old.

2. 30 August 2019

   Added information about non-visible (hidden) disabilities, which comes into force 30 August 2019.

3. 17 April 2013

   Document updated to take on board the introduction of Personal Independence Payment.

4. 29 March 2010

   First published.