Is Blue Badge renewal automatic?

You must reapply for a Blue Badge before your current one expires. If you’re replacing a lost, stolen or damaged blue badge, and it is not expiring in the next 3 months, you need to use a different service.

How soon can I apply to renew my Blue Badge?

The average waiting time for a renewal to be processed is four to six weeks. This means you should apply for your new Blue Badge six weeks before it is due to expire. Most councils suggest there is no need to apply any earlier than this.

How can I check my Blue Badge application?

You can check the progress of your Blue Badge application by logging into our Blue Badge Customer Portal. You’ll need your application reference number to hand, which can be found on the confirmation email you received when you submitted your application.

What am I entitled to with a blue badge?

Your Blue Badge usually lets you park for free:

on streets with parking meters or pay-and-display machines for as long as you need to.
in disabled parking bays on streets for as long as you need to, unless a sign says there is a time limit.

How to apply for or renew a blue badge?

Ways to apply for or renew a Blue Badge 1 Online. 2 Download an application form. 3 Request an application form. You can request an application form by contacting the Blue Badge Unit. Individual… More …

Do you have to reapply for a blue badge in Northern Ireland?

You must reapply for a Blue Badge before your current one expires. You’ll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. There’s a different way to apply if you’re in Northern Ireland. How you pay depends on your local council. They’ll usually make a decision within 12 weeks.

How long does it take to get a blue badge in Wales?

It’s free in Wales. They usually last up to 3 years. You must reapply for a Blue Badge before your current one expires. You’ll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders. There’s a different way to apply if you’re in Northern Ireland. How you pay depends on your local council. They’ll usually make a decision within 12 weeks.

Who is eligible for a blue badge-CRPD?

The Blue Badge is a legal document and is issued by the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability to persons who are entitled to the Special Identity Card and have severe and permanent or temporary mobility impairment. Who is Eligible for a Blue Badge?

How do you renew a blue badge?

To renew your blue badge you should make a note of the expiry date and apply four to six weeks before the badge expires. Under normal circumstances it is not necessary to apply more than six weeks before the badge expires, except if the current badge has a serial number that ends in ‘R’.

Who is eligible for a blue badge?

Who is eligible for a Blue Badge? You are automatically eligible to apply for a badge if you are over three years old and you are: In receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a score of 8 or above for the ‘Moving Around’ section In receipt of the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance

Can I get a blue badge?

If you’re disabled or have a health condition that affects your mobility, you can apply for a Blue Badge. You can also apply for a badge if you care for a child with a health condition that affects their mobility. Councils can charge for a blue badge.

Can I apply for a blue badge?

How to apply . These are the steps to follow if you wish to apply for a Blue Badge. You can apply for yourself, someone else or an organisation. Step 1 – Check eligibility. Check to see if you are, or may be eligible. Step 2 – Gather documents. Make sure you have all the necessary supporting documents, as this may delay your application. Step 3