Apply for or renew a blue badge
How to apply
Applications must be made online.
If you need support with your application, contact us by:
- Phone: 0161 277 5919
- Email: bluebadge@manchester.gov.uk
Our office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. It’s closed on bank holidays.
PLEASE NOTE - Due to planned works Harpurhey District Office will be closed from Sunday 26/4/2025 to Wednesday 30/4/2025 (dates inclusive). Therefore no Blue badge walk-ins can be seen or payments taken.
If your application needs further assessment, it can take up to 12 weeks to be picked up by a member of our health professional team. Please be aware that they may require further information or evidence, which could add more time to the process.
Waiting for your replacement badge
You can continue to use your expired blue badge for up to 28 days if you’ve applied for a new one.
This only applies to parking on public highways within Manchester City Council boundaries, and in any dedicated disabled parking bays. You can’t use your expired badge in private car parks (such as shops, hospitals or retail parks.)
To continue using your expired Blue Badge, you must have already reapplied for your replacement badge. A Parking Charge Notice (PCN) will still be issued for any other parking violation.
Fees
The charge for a Blue Badge is £10. There are websites that offer to help with your application, but they may charge you more.
You can pay online or by phone. We can also send you an invoice. Don’t send cheques or postal orders.