Blue Badge in Nottinghamshire
Who issues the badge in Nottinghamshire, what it costs, and the official way to apply.
In short
Blue Badges in Nottinghamshire are issued by Nottinghamshire County Council, not by district or borough councils. The badge costs £10 and usually lasts up to three years. Apply or renew through the official GOV.UK Blue Badge service, which sends your application to the council for a decision.
Nottinghamshire at a glance
| Cost | £10 |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Nottinghamshire County Council |
| Apply through | GOV.UK Blue Badge service |
| Lasts | Usually up to 3 years |
| Decision time (council's estimate) | about 6 weeks |
Official route
Apply in Nottinghamshire through the official GOV.UK Blue Badge service. It is the same trusted route for every council in England, and your application goes straight to Nottinghamshire County Council.
Nottinghamshire County Council also publishes its own Blue Badge information: Blue Badge page on the council website.
Which areas does Nottinghamshire County Council cover?
Nottinghamshire is a two-tier area: the county council issues Blue Badges for every district and borough within it. So wherever you live in Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood or Rushcliffe, your badge comes from Nottinghamshire County Council, and the official service routes your application there automatically.
Good to know: The £10 is charged once an application is approved. Applying through GOV.UK is free, and the council warns against fraudulent third-party websites that charge extra fees.
Eligibility and the rules are set nationally
Who qualifies for a badge, and the parking rules once you have one, are the same across England, so our main guides apply wherever you live:
- Who qualifies for a Blue Badge — automatic and assessed routes, including hidden disabilities.
- How to apply, step by step — the documents, photo and proof you need.
- The parking rules — where the badge does and does not apply.
- The England scheme in detail.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Blue Badge cost in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire County Council charges £10 for a Blue Badge (checked 2026-07).
Who issues Blue Badges in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire County Council. In two-tier areas like Nottinghamshire the county council handles Blue Badges, not the district or borough councils.
How do I apply for a Blue Badge in Nottinghamshire?
Apply through the official GOV.UK Blue Badge service at https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge. Your application is passed to Nottinghamshire County Council, which makes the decision. You can also ask the council about applying by paper if you cannot apply online.
I live in Ashfield. Do I apply to Ashfield council?
No. District and borough councils such as Ashfield do not issue Blue Badges. Nottinghamshire County Council handles badges for the whole county, and the official service routes your application there automatically.
How long does a Blue Badge decision take in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire County Council says decisions usually take about 6 weeks. Timescales can stretch if an assessment is needed, so apply well before you need the badge.
Last updated: 23 July 2026. We review our guides regularly, but rules change, so always confirm with the official source for your nation.