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Blue Badge eligibility and application

Blue Badge eligibility and application

Eligibility criteria for blue badge

You will be eligible if you receive High Rate Attendance Allowance (Northumberland local scheme). 

Check your eligibility on GOV.UK

Application process

The quickest way to apply is online at GOV.UK

  • a Blue Badge costs £10
  • you will only be asked for this payment once your application is approved, the application process is free
  • you can apply for one for yourself or on behalf of someone else
  • they usually last for 3 years
  • you should reapply at least 8 weeks before your current badge expires

Other ways to apply

You could download an application form (PDF) and guidance notes (PDF)

Email: blue.badges@northumberland.gov.uk 

Address:

The Blue Badge Team
Northumberland County Council
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF

More information on the scheme is available on GOV.UK

What happens next?

If successful, a member of the Blue Badge Team will contact you to request payment.

  • we will send a secure link to your email or mobile phone number so you can make payment
  • the quickest way to make payment is through Klickpay
  • the call will come from a withheld number
  • only open the link when you are ready to make the payment, or it may not work

Telephone: 0345 600 6400 to make payment.

We are experiencing a high volume of Blue Badge applications and are working on those received 6 weeks ago.