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Renew a Blue Badge or change of circumstances

Renew a Blue Badge or change of circumstances

Renew your Blue Badge

We won’t automatically send you a new badge when your current one expires. The renewal process is the same as the initial application process.

The quickest way to apply is online at GOV.UK.

Renew online at GOV.UK

  • you can upload supporting information at the same time
  • if you cannot provide supporting evidence at renewal, it can be sent later

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

Email: blue.badges@northumberland.gov.uk
 

Visit your local Customer Service information centre with your form, evidence and photograph.
 

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

(Please do not bring any documents in person to County Hall)

Reasons for completing a new renewal form

We ask you to complete a new form to renew because:

  • your situation and what you are eligible for may have changed
  • the criteria for a blue badge may have changed

How to let us know of any changes in your circumstances

Your Blue Badge may not be valid if the information we hold is not kept up to date. 

You must tell us if:

Change of name

You must send proof of your new name, such as marriage certificate or Deed Poll. 

Change of address

You need to send proof of your new address. This could be: 

  • an official document such as a utility bill
  • Council Tax statement
  • Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) award letter

If you are moving within Northumberland

Email: blue.badges@northumberland.gov.uk

Telephone: 0345 600 6400

If you are moving out of Northumberland

  • tell your new council your new address
  • you can carry on using your badge until it expires
  • 6 weeks before expiry, you need to apply for your new badge from your new council

What to do if the Blue Badge holder dies?

Post the badge to:

The Blue Badge Team 
Northumberland County Council 
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF (Please do not bring any documents in person to County Hall)

We will cancel the badge and update our records.