Supporting documents for a Blue Badge application

All applicants will need to provide the following documents:

Any one of the following:

• a passport
• a valid driving licence (This cannot be used as both proof of address and proof of ID)
• a birth/adoption or marriage/divorce certificate
• a civil partnership/dissolution certificate

Any one of the following:

• a current year Council Tax statement
• a benefit or pensions letter dated within the last 12 months
• an NHS/doctor’s letter or utility bill dated in the last 3 months
• a valid driving licence (This cannot be used as both proof of address and proof of ID)

(Note: Address details held on the DWP database cannot be used to verify your current address)

This must:

• be taken within the last 6 months (we cannot accept photos that have been used on a previous Blue Badge)
• be in colour
• show the applicant's full face
• be looking straight at the camera
• have eyes open and clearly visible

Please note: Photos should be similar to passport photos, but they don’t need to be taken in a photo booth, or by a professional. You can upload a photo from your digital camera, smartphone or tablet. See guidance for taking a digital photo from the HM Passport Office.

You should also have your National Insurance Number to hand, as you will be asked for it on the application form.