Information about accepted proofs and photos

Proofs for a Mandatory Blue Badge application

If you are applying for a mandatory badge, please upload a scan or clear image of any of the following, which must be dated within the last three years.

• your Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Benefit Award letter confirming entitlement to higher rate mobility component  
• your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter with a score of 8 points or more in the 'moving around component'
• War Pension confirming mobility component  
• Blind registration card

In addition, you will need to upload a scan or clear image of one of the items from the following list:

• marriage, birth or adoption certificate - this must be the full certificate with parents details 
• valid driving licence - card or paper version    
• valid passport.    
• pension award letter dated within the last 12 months
• tax credit award or Inland Revenue letter dated within the last 12 months    
• National identity card

You will also need to upload a scan or clear image of one colour passport-sized photograph, taking the following into account:

• it must be a taken in the last 12 months, clear and front facing picture of the applicant's full face.    
• it is not acceptable to wear a hat or scarf. In the case of religious preferences, the scarf should not hide your face.    
• if you are wearing dark lenses, we may require you to provide a new picture without glasses, unless you are registered blind.

Proofs for a Discretionary Blue Badge application

If you do not hold any of the above you may still be entitled to a discretionary blue badge. If you have received an acceptance letter, you will need to upload a scan or clear image of a prescription for medication and/or a hospital letter confirming an appointment.

Please also need to a scan or clear image of one item from the following list, dated within the last 12 months:

• utility bill, rent or pension book    
• bank statement    
• valid driving licence - card or paper version   
• DWP or DLA benefit    
• tax credit award or Inland Revenue letter

In addition, you will need upload one item from the following list:

• marriage, birth or adoption certificate - this must be the full certificate with parents details
• valid driving licence - card or paper version    
• valid passport.    
• pension award letter dated within the last 12 months.    
• tax credit award or Inland Revenue letter dated within the last 12 months
• PIP or DLA benefit award dated within the last 3 years
• National identity card

You will also need to upload a scan or clear image of one colour passport-sized photograph, taking the following into account:

• it must be a taken in the last 12 months, clear and front facing picture of the applicant's full face.    
• it is not acceptable to wear a hat or scarf. In the case of religious preferences, the scarf should not hide your face.    
• if you are wearing dark lenses, we may require you to provide a new picture without glasses, unless you are registered blind.