Applying for a Blue Badge

Find out if you are eligible for a blue badge before you apply.

Please note, check your eligibility (opens new window) is the only legitimate website for applying online. Other websites may claim to offer an online service and could charge you for their assistance.

How to apply

Please note that a previous award of a Blue Badge does not guarantee the successful award of another Blue Badge. Each application shall be treated as a new application and you must provide all supporting evidence.

Online

The quickest and easiest way to apply for a new Blue Badge or replace a Blue Badge that is due to expire is apply online (opens new window). West Lothian Council charge £20 for all successful applications and all replacement badges.

In person

If you are unable to apply online, you can book an appointment at a local CIS office. To make an appointment please call 01506 280150. More information about opening times and booking an appointment is available here.

Our staff will advise you what documentation to bring to your appointment. If you are applying in person, you do not need to complete an application form in advance. Please see the section below on 'What evidence do I need' for more information.

If you are unable to apply online or visit a council office you can email Bluebadges@westlothian.gov.uk or telephone 01506 283000 (option 5) and request that a form is sent to you.

What evidence do I need?

All applications must be accompanied with the appropriate evidence. Please do not send original documents to support your application. We can accept scanned or photocopied images of your evidence or good quality photographs which can be emailed to BlueBadges@westlothian.gov.uk

List of appropriate evidence:

Passport style photograph of yourself to be printed on your Blue Badge. The photo should be taken against a plain background and show only your head and shoulder area. Please ensure that no headwear or sunglasses are worn, and that you are looking directly at the camera. Photos taken on a mobile device are acceptable, so long as there are no filters applied. AI enhanced photos will not be accepted
Proof of identity - Birth / Adoption certificate or Marriage / Divorce certificate or Civil Partnership / Dissolution certificate or Valid driving licence or Passport.
Proof of your address dated within the last 12 months - council tax bill, utility bill or bank/Post Office statement - these documents must clearly bear your name and address.
Parents or guardians applying on behalf of applicants under the age of 16 can submit documents as described above.
Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living Allowance or Adult/Child Disability Payment award letter dated within the last 12 months. (we may be able to check this for you if you have difficulty providing this evidence);
Supporting evidence e.g. G.P health summary which can be issued free of charge by your GP's receptionist
Supporting evidence e.g. hospital report - discretionary applications only
Supporting evidence e.g. letter confirming diagnosed mental disorder or cognitive impairment, completed questionnaire in Section 3 of the application form completed by a registered health care professional - risk in traffic applicants only.

We can now check your entitlement to qualifying benefits direct with the Department for Work and Pensions. If you cannot provide evidence of your entitlement to a Personal Independence Payment or the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, we can check that for you. We can also check your Adult/Child Disability Payment with Social Security Scotland.

Replacing a lost, stolen or damaged Blue Badge

What happens next?

All applications will be initially checked and recorded by our staff. If further information or assessments are required, you will be contacted to provide this. If a badge is awarded you will receive a request for payment, this should be made within 28 days. On receipt of payment, a badge will be ordered from the supplier and sent direct to you within 15 working days of your badge being awarded (an email or letter will be sent to you to confirm you award has been made and how to make payment).

Your rights and responsibilities as a Blue Badge holder

Please refer to the The Blue Badge Scheme - Rights and Responsibilities of a Blue Badge Holder in Scotland (opens new window) booklet to find out where you can and cannot park and your rights and responsibilities as a blue badge holder.

If your application is successful you will be issued with the rights and responsibilities booklet as well as a parking clock, along with your blue badge.

Parking clocks are not necessary for parking in Scotland, however legislation in England and Wales requires badge holders to display this due to time limitations that are in place. If you are a Blue Badge holder travelling to England or Wales then you should ensure you take a parking clock with you. West Lothian Council will provide replacement parking clocks for those that require it.

If you require further information on Blue Badges please call 01506 283000 (option 5) or email BlueBadges@westlothian.gov.uk

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