Applying for a Blue Badge online can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, you can complete the process smoothly. Our step-by-step guide will help you understand the requirements and walk you through each stage of the application.
Guide to Apply for a Blue Badge Online
To begin your online Blue Badge application, visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge. Ensure you have the necessary documents and information ready to complete the application process.
Required Documentation:
- Upload your ID and proof of entitlement.
- Have your National Insurance Number readily available.
- Ensure you possess a valid debit or credit card to pay for the application.
Once your documentation is prepared, proceed to the government website application portal at www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge or follow the provided link on the council website. Ensure you are indeed on the government website by looking for the crown symbol on each page.
How to Apply:
You are now on the government’s Blue Badge portal. Carefully read through the information and, when prepared, click Start Now to commence your application.
Initially, you will be asked who is making the application. Choose the appropriate answer and click Continue.
Next, locate your local council by entering your postcode in the designated box and click Continue.
If you are a Wolverhampton resident, it will indicate that the City of Wolverhampton Council is responsible for issuing your Blue Badge. Click Continue to proceed.
You will then confirm if you already have a Blue Badge by selecting the relevant answer and clicking Continue.
Enter your date of birth and click Continue. A series of questions about your disability will follow; provide truthful answers and click Continue.
If your responses indicate eligibility for a Blue Badge, you will be prompted to continue with your application.
Click Start Application to proceed.
Application Steps:
- Provide your full name and address.
- If your PIP or other entitlement is ongoing, upload proof of entitlement, which can be done by taking a photo of your documents using a smartphone, tablet, or webcam.
- Prove identity by uploading either your marriage or birth certificate, civil partnership dissolution certificate, driver’s license, or passport.
- Prove address by uploading a recent council tax bill, driving license, a recent letter from government departments such as HMRC or the Department for Work and Pensions, or a utility bill (e.g., gas or electricity bill).
- Provide a current photo of yourself, taken against a plain or light-coloured background, facing forward, with no head coverings unless for religious or medical reasons.
Once submitted, you will be notified of your application’s success via email or telephone.
Applying for a Blue Badge online is straightforward if you follow the correct steps and have all the necessary documentation ready. This badge can greatly improve your mobility and independence, allowing you easier access to essential locations. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact your local council for more information.