Apply for or renew a Blue Badge
Whether you’re applying for your first Blue Badge or need to reapply, you can apply online or by post. A Blue Badge costs £10, whether you’re applying for the first time or reapplying.
You can do this for yourself, for someone else, or as an organisation.
If you already have a Blue Badge remember to make sure you apply in plenty of time before it expires. It can take up to 4 months to process your application. Before your badge expires, we will email you 4 months before. We’ll use the address from your last application. Don't have an email? That's okay, we'll contact you by text or post.
We are unable to automatically reissue badges.
Who may be eligible for a Blue Badge
If you're unsure whether you're eligible or want to know more about the Blue Badge:
- visit GOV.UK to check the list of eligible disabilities before applying
- watch our helpful video
- read an easy read guide.
Apply online
The easiest way to apply for a Blue Badge is to do it online. Before you start, don't forget to get ready all the documents you need to upload.
If you do not live in Kent (Medway, Bexley, Bromley), apply to your local authority.
For staff applying from an organisation, use GOV.UK's online application form.
Having trouble filling out the online form? Make an appointment at your local Gateway and someone will help you. Or call 03000 41 62 62 and a member of our team will help you.
Apply by post
To apply by post either call or email us to request a paper application form:
- Phone
- 03000 41 62 62
Once you have the paper application form, you must include all the supporting evidence we need from you.
When you're ready, post it back to us. Our address is The Blue Badge Service, Kent County Council Contact Centre, Invicta House, County Hall, Maidstone ME14 1XX.
To help speed up the payment process, let us know an email address in your application. If you don’t have an email, call us to chat about your options, our phone number is 03000 41 62 62.
What happens next
We'll send you a confirmation email within 24 hours of applying online. In the email, you will get your 8-digit application number. Make sure you check your spam, junk or other folder.
If you can't see our email, complete our enquiry form. Sometimes if we haven't received your application you may need to apply again.
Assessing your application
Our qualified independent assessors look at your Blue Badge application, not your general health. Sometimes we need to ask you for either a face to face or a telephone assessment.
Learn more about the assessment process and reasons why we might refuse your application.
Current timescales
Our current application timescales are up to:
- 4 months for those being assessed by our team
- 4 weeks for those who meet the automatic eligibility criteria.
Changing your details
If you have moved, changed your address or name you need to let us know.
Lost, stolen or return a Blue Badge
If your Blue Badge has been lost or stolen, or you need to return it, visit our replace or return a Blue Badge page to find out what to do next.