To obtain a Blue Badge

If you think that you need a Blue Badge or a Parking Permit for people with disability, you can contact:

Disabled Parking Blue Badge Scheme

Department of Social Care

3rd Floor Markwell House

Market Street

Douglas

IM1 2RZ

Phone: +44 1624 686325

Email

• The administrator will send you an application form. Complete the form and send it back to the Department. You will receive your badge, once your application is approved. There is no charge for this service.
• The badge is for you whatever vehicle you are travelling in, and it can only be used by you.

Renewing your badge

Badges are normally valid for three years. You will receive a renewal application form before your current badge expires.

Damaged, illegible, lost or stolen badge

If your Badge becomes damaged, illegible, lost or stolen, please call the Disabled Parking Blue Badge Office: +44 1624 686325 for instructions on how you may apply for a replacement.

• Completed application form
• Two passport size photographs of the applicant. both photographs must be signed and dated on the back by an adult of professional standing who have known the applicant for at least three years, he/she must not be related to the applicant and can confirm the applicant's identity. The statement should read as follows: "I certify this is the true likeness of (name of the applicant as it will appear on the badge)."

Disabled Parking Blue Badge Scheme
Department of Social Care
3rd Floor Markwell House
Market Street
Douglas
IM1 2RZ
Phone: +44 1624 686325
Email

Disabled Motoring UK
National Headquarters
Ashwellthorpe
Norwich
NR16 1EX
Phone: +44 1508 489449
Website

People with disability or individuals experiencing extreme difficulty in walking long distances may apply to obtain a Blue Badge.

Badges are issued for free.

Blue Badges are normally valid for three years.

• Blue Badge Application Form
• Bus Pass

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Blue badges are issued to people with disability or individuals experiencing extreme difficulty in walking long distances. The badge will enable these individuals to park their car more conveniently.

Following are procedures that can help you obtain a Blue Badge or a Parking Permit for people with disability.

Blue Badge User Guide

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• Isle of Man Government Website:

http://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/parking-permits/blue-badge-scheme/

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