Renewals, expiries and reapplications

Badges usually last up to 3 years. Renewal is not automatic: **you must reapply before

your current badge expires**, and GOV.UK warns that replacing a lost, stolen or damaged

badge is a separate service when expiry is more than 3 months away.

Renewing

Apply through the GOV.UK service (England, Scotland, Wales; Northern Ireland differs).

You'll need a recent head-and-shoulders digital photo, and your details as before. Your

council may re-check eligibility, so include current evidence — don't assume the last

award carries you through.

After a refusal

• Reconsideration — for information that was not taken into account (see our

[letter guide](/guides/reconsideration-letter/)).

• Reapplication — always open to you. There is no waiting ban, no fee beyond the

normal badge cost, and no penalty for trying again with better evidence.

Costs, by nation

| Nation | Badge cost |

|---|---|

| England | up to £10 |

| Scotland | £20 |

| Wales | free |

Costs and rules checked against GOV.UK on 9 October 2026. Your council's own page always

governs local details — payment methods and evidence preferences vary.

Reviewed by Blue Badge Appeal Help · Source-checked 2026-10-09 · Independent information — not legal advice; not affiliated with any council or government body.