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England individual Blue Badge application checklist
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- 01Choose a route
Check eligibility and whether the application relies on a listed award. Source 2
- 02Collect core documents
Take clear photographs or scans and prepare the head-and-shoulders photo. Source 1
- 03Add route evidence
Gather award pages or information on how the condition affects journeys. Source 2
- 04Complete the application
Add current badge details when reapplying. Source 1
Begin with identification, address and a recent photograph.
England individual Blue Badge application checklist
This checklist covers individual first applications and reapplications through GOV.UK. The issuing local council assesses the evidence for the application.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent digital photograph | Individual application | A clear head-and-shoulders image of the applicant. | Source 1 |
| Proof of identity | Individual application | A photo or scan of an accepted item such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence. | Source 1 |
| Proof of address | Individual application | A photo or scan of accepted evidence such as a Council Tax bill or government letter. | Source 1 |
| National Insurance number | If the applicant has one | Have the number available for the application. | Source 1 |
| Current Blue Badge details | If reapplying | Have the existing badge details available. | Source 1 |
| PIP award evidence | If relying on a PIP award | Prepare the relevant DWP letter pages, mobility assessment scores and award end date if applicable. | Source 2 |
| DLA award evidence | If relying on a DLA award | Prepare the latest applicable DWP letter and know the mobility component rate and end date if applicable. | Source 2 |
| Council assessment evidence | When the application is assessed on the effects of a condition | Prepare treatment details, relevant health professionals and any useful prescriptions, diagnosis letters or correspondence. | Source 2 |