Replace or return a Blue Badge
From 5 March 2026, all new Blue Badge applications and renewals for West Northamptonshire residents must be completed using the official GOV.UK Blue Badge application form. Find out more about changes to the Blue Badge application form.
The charge for a replacement Blue Badge is £10. You can pay online by a debit or credit card.
You will be required to provide proof of address dated within the last 12 months. Your replacement badge will be issued within 6 weeks.
If you have lost your Blue Badge or it has been stolen please complete our online form to apply for a replacement.
Returning your badge
If your badge has expired, we do not require you to return it to us. Please destroy and dispose of your expired badge yourself.
All badges that can no longer be used should be returned to us to stop them being used illegally.
Please return the badge to us if:
- you are no longer eligible for a badge
- you have found the badge you thought was lost or stolen (please return the original)
- it is damaged or faded to the point that you cannot read the details on it
- you no longer need it
- the badge holder is deceased
You can return a Blue Badge to the following address, including a note stating the reason for the return:
West Northants Customer Service Centre
Blue Badge
One Angel Square
Northampton
NN1 1ED
Replacement clocks
Replacement Blue Badge clocks are available at the following libraries at a cost of £2 each:
Last updated 26 February 2026