The renewal process requires you to be logged in with a Leicestershire Services Portal account.
If you haven't created an account, you will need to create a new Leicestershire Services Portal account before you begin.
Residents of Leicester city should apply to Leicester City Council.
A Blue Badge can be valid for up to 3 years. You can renew your badge at any time within 10 weeks prior to the expiry date. Do not use the badge if it has expired as you may be fined.
Gather the information required
You'll need the following when completing your application:
- a recent passport style photo
- your current badge for reference
You may also need to provide:
- proof of ID - proof of identity provides a list of acceptable documentation.
- proof of address - if you’ve changed your address or if the form can't validate your address - proof of identity provides a list of acceptable documentation.
- proof of benefit - you may be required to upload all or part of your benefit document.
Applicants must have consent from any third parties (such as doctors) whose information is used to support an application, before it is submitted to us.
Our online form now uses a built-in ID and address checking service that does a 'soft search' against your credit file. This won't affect your score and will only be visible to you and the company who carried out the search but won't be visible to any other company viewing your credit file.
This service is operated by our partner Transunion UK Ltd. You are free to opt-out of this service if you prefer, but you will be required to upload proofs of your identity and address as part of the process instead.
Take photos of / or scan your documents
- You can scan the required images or documents, or take photos of them using a digital camera, tablet, or smartphone.
- Scans and photos should show the full page, including your name and address, where relevant, so we know that the document refers to you, and text must be clearly legible and not blurred.
- If your document is double sided and both sides are relevant to your application, don’t forget to scan / photograph each side.
Documents that are not clear or are incomplete cannot be used and may delay the application process.
Submit a renewal application
You can renew your / your organisation's Blue Badge or assist someone else.
What happens next
We'll assess your application and notify you of our decision, including further information about what happens next.
We aim to process applications within 28 working days. Please note: in busier times this may take longer.
Pay for a Blue Badge
If your application has been successful, we'll contact you to request a £10 payment to issue your badge. You'll be able to pay for your badge online within your Leicestershire Services Portal account.
- To make a payment, log into your account and you will see a message saying: 'Your payment is due... Click here to view or pay'. Click on the link to see the payment it is referring to. To proceed, please click 'Pay now' and follow the instructions to enter your payment details.
Cancellations and changes
The council may cancel your application if you don’t respond to a request we make in connection with your application within the set timescales.