If you have a non-visible (hidden) disabilities you will need to complete the supplementary information form.
You'll be prompted to upload this form when you make an application.
A Blue Badge can help you if you have a disability or health condition by allowing you to park closer to your destination.
Please check Who can get a Blue Badge (eligibility criteria).
If you're a resident of Leicester city, you should apply to Leicester City Council.
If you are applying for an organisation Blue Badge, follow the Organisation application process.
If you have a non-visible (hidden) disabilities you will need to complete the supplementary information form.
You'll be prompted to upload this form when you make an application.
You will need the following information when completing your application:
You may also need to provide:
Applicants must have consent from any third parties (such as doctors) whose information is used to support the application, before it is submitted to us.
Documents that are not clear or are incomplete cannot be used and may delay the application process.
You can apply for a Blue Badge for yourself or for someone else (if they are not able to complete the online form themselves).
You'll need a Leicestershire County Council ‘Self’ account to make an application.
If you don’t have an account, please Create a Self account.
Organisations must complete a paper application.
Please download and complete the form, and return it to the address shown with photocopies of your documentation (please do not send originals).
Blue Badge Team
Customer Service Centre
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8ST
Please do not send the fee with your application. If your application is successful, we'll contact you to collect the fee.
If you disagree with the refusal, you can request a review of the decision. You must provide further evidence as to why you believe you meet the criteria. Independent evidence from healthcare or educational professionals is ideal, if available.
Please contact us within 28 days of receiving your refusal letter. You'll need to complete the Customer Services online contact form – within the form select ‘follow up on something’ and ‘an application I’ve made’ to send us your details.
Your application will be reviewed by an officer who is independent of the initial application process.
Once the review is complete, we will write to you about the outcome. We aim to do this within 28 days of receiving your request for a review.
In exceptional circumstances, we will consider re-applications before 6 months if your condition or disability has suddenly and significantly deteriorated. You will need to provide evidence of this change.
If you think that your application has not been assessed fairly or you are not happy about the way your application was processed, you may make a complaint about how your application has been handled.
Please refer to our complaints procedure.
You may also make a complaint to the Local Government Ombudsman, who is independent of the County Council, by contacting the Ombudsman’s Advice Team on 0300 061 0614, but note that the Ombudsman would normally have expected the Council to have been given an opportunity to address your complaint before they investigate further.
If your application has been successful, we will contact you to request a £10 payment to issue your badge. If we have emailed you, you can pay for your Blue Badge online. Please have your application reference number ready.
The Council may cancel your application if you don’t respond within 20 working days to a request we make in connection with your application e.g. to supply further information, attend an independent assessment, or pay the fee.