Apply for or renew a Blue Badge online

This online service is for individual applicants and support organisations in Northern Ireland.

Before you start

COVID-19 update

The Blue Badge Unit have had to change their working practices to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. This means that they recommend that where possible applicants should apply online. You can still use the hard copy application if you choose but there may be some delays with postal applications that are beyond their control. The COVID-19 restrictions have no effect on the online application process.

You should be told of the outcome of online applications within four to six  weeks from the date of receipt and for postal applications within six to eight weeks from the date of receipt. However, if more information to support your application is needed it may take longer to tell you of the outcome.

Before you apply

Before you apply, find out if you meet the Blue Badge eligibility criteria in Northern Ireland.

Note: This service is for Northern Ireland only.  If you live in England, Wales and Scotland there are different ways to apply as follows:

Individual applicants

You will need to give your name, address, date of birth and town of birth. You will also need your National Insurance number and a valid contact number.

You will need to upload:

  • a digital copy of evidence to prove eligibility, for example, a letter of award or entitlement, or supporting medical evidence - maximum file size 5MB​
  • a recent colour passport-type photograph (head and shoulders) of the applicant - maximum file size 5MB​
  • What you need to send with your application

Support organisations

You will need to give the organisation’s name, address, contact details and the approximate number of people with disabilities in the organisation. You will also need to enter the type of vehicle and registration number for each vehicle you are registering.

If you would like the organisation’s logo printed on the Blue Badge, you will need to upload this – maximum file size 5MB.

Online payment

A Blue Badge costs £10. Support organisations will be charged £10 for each vehicle they register. You can pay by using one of the following card types:

  • Visa credit card
  • Visa debit card
  • Visa electron card
  • Mastercard credit card
  • Mastercard debit card
  • Maestro/solo card

Privacy notice

You can find out how personal information you give to the Blue Badge Unit when using this service will be handled by viewing its privacy notice.

Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Additional information

You must complete your application in one session. There is no time limit but applications will 'time out' after 15 minutes of inactivity.

This online service is to apply for or renew a Blue Badge only. To apply to replace a lost, stolen or damaged badge online, visit the following page:

 

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If you have a comment or query about benefits, you will need to contact the government department or agency which handles that benefit.  Contacts for common benefits are listed below.

Carer's Allowance

Call 0800 587 0912
Email dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk

Discretionary support / Short-term benefit advance

Call 0800 587 2750 
Email customerservice.unit@communities-ni.gov.uk

Disability Living Allowance

Call 0800 587 0912 
Email dcs.incomingpostteamdhc2@nissa.gsi.gov.uk

Employment and Support Allowance

Call 0800 587 1377

Jobseeker’s Allowance

Contact your local Jobs & Benefits office

Personal Independence Payment

Call 0800 587 0932

If your query is about another benefit, select ‘Other’ from the drop-down menu above.

What to do next

Comments or queries about the Blue Badge scheme can be emailed to bluebadges@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or you can also call 0300 200 7818.

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For queries or advice about careers, contact the Careers Service.

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For queries or advice about Child Maintenance, contact the Child Maintenance Service.

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For queries or advice about claiming compensation due to a road problem, contact DFI Roads claim unit.

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For queries or advice about criminal record checks, email ani@accessni.gov.uk

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Application and payment queries can be emailed to ema_ni@slc.co.uk

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For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency.

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For queries or advice about birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates and research, contact the General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) by email gro_nisra@finance-ni.gov.uk

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For queries or advice about passports, contact HM Passport Office.

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For queries or advice about Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), including parking tickets and bus lane PCNs, email dcu@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

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For queries or advice about pensions, contact the Northern Ireland Pension Centre.

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If you wish to report a problem with a road or street you can do so online in this section.

If you wish to check on a problem or fault you have already reported, contact DfI Roads.

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