The blue badge scheme is a European scheme of parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or passengers. The scheme also applies to registered blind people, and people with very severe upper limb disabilities who regularly drive a motor vehicle but are unable to operate all or some types of parking meter. This scheme is effectively a replacement for the orange badge scheme.

In North Yorkshire, the County Council administers the blue badge scheme on behalf of the Department for Transport. In order to achieve a consistent approach, all blue badges for North Yorkshire residents are issued from the Customer Services Centre in Northallerton. Staff adhere to criteria and rules laid down by the Department for Transport.

Please be aware that although the media is indicating some changes in relation to blue badge eligibility criteria, the government have not announced a decision as yet and the current eligibility criteria remains in force.  Information on this eligibility criteria can be found here [938kb].

Apply for a blue badge parking permit Use our online form to apply for a blue badge. Use our online form to apply for an institution blue badge. For use by institutions only.

Useful downloads Department for Transport Leaflet - Can I get a Badge? [938kb] This leaflet explains the criteria for the issue of a disabled Blue Badge. Department for Transport Leaflet - Rights and Responsibilities [1Mb] This leaflet outlines how to use a Blue Badge and a badge holders responsibilities. Blue Badge Application Form Standard [91kb] A general form for applicants with permanent and severe mobility difficulties. Blue Badge Application Form for Children Under 2 [65kb] This form should be completed where applicants are under the age of two years old. Blue Badge Application Form for institutions and organisations [80kb] This form should be completed where applicants are institutions or organisations.   Parking permits (blue badge) - frequently asked questions Why have you informed me about disability living allowance? I go to the chemist for a badge holder; can I use their badge to park close by? How can I get a blue badge and what are the criteria? How long will my application take? Why do I have to reapply for a badge every three years? My child has disabilities. At what age can he or she have a badge? What do I do if my badge is faded? How do I get a replacement blue badge - mine has expired? I don't drive anymore; can I still apply for a badge? How do I display my badge? What do I do if the blue badge holder has died? Contacts Customer services centre customer.services@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74 Fax: 01609 532009 Full details for Customer services centre