Apply for or renew your Blue Badge

Applying for a new badge and renewing an old one is all done through the same form. We just need your current badge details for any renewals.

We cannot issue badges for any longer than 3 years. So you will need to renew your badge every 3 years even if you have an enduring condition.

We do not process applications from residents outside of Dorset or from Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole.

Applying or renewing for yourself, or on behalf of someone

Before you start:

Check the eligibility criteria

If you automatically qualify, (for example, you receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the Higher Rate of Mobility), we won’t ask for any details about your conditions.

To produce your badge, we will need:

• a photo or scan confirming the award
• a passport-style photo (unless you’re renewing, and you want to use your old one)
• and a payment of £10

If you do not automatically qualify, we will ask for details about your condition, including information on:

• treatments
• healthcare professionals
• the specific problems you face

We’ll also ask you for photos or scans of any supporting documents that help build a picture of your conditions. For example, you could send us copies of prescriptions, diagnosis letters or correspondence from GPs, hospitals or healthcare professionals.

If you are applying to renew an existing or expired Blue Badge, we will need the first 6 characters of the badge, so please ensure you have it to hand.

Apply or renew now

Uploading documents, photos or making a payment

If you've already made an application, and we've asked you to provide any documents, or a photo, or a payment, you can do that here:

Complete an application you've started

Applying on behalf of an organisation

Some organisations may be eligible if they care for and transport disabled people, who are eligible for a badge.

Apply for or renew an organisational badge

Applying on behalf of a terminally ill patient

GPs and specialist nurses can submit a fast-track application on behalf of a terminally ill patient. Most surgeries have copies of these forms. If you are a GP or specialist nurse and need to request an application form, email us.

Fast-track applications do not require a photo or payment. Once we receive the completed form from the GP or nurse, we will produce your badge and send it to your home within 7 working days.

If you have any queries or need help, contact us: