We can provide a disabled persons' registration card to people who have a disability as proof that they are eligible to use disabled facilities.

What is the disabled persons' registration card?

The card is a quick and easy way of proving that the holder:

  • has a significant disability
  • needs to use facilities provided for disabled people.

Who is entitled to a card?

You are entitled to a card if you live in Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham City) and you meet one of the following criteria:

  • you are registered as blind with Nottinghamshire County Council or another local authority
  • you have a Blue Badge parking permit
  • you receive Disability Living Allowance (either care or mobility component)
  • you receive Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injury Constant Attendance Allowance
  • you have a long-term indwelling catheter or stoma.

The card is available to people of any age (including children and young people).

Please note: we cannot issue cards to people with a temporary disability such as a broken leg.

Do I need to have a card?

There is no obligation for you to have a card. The card does not automatically entitle you to any benefits, goods or services. However, it can be used:

  • as proof that you are eligble to use disabled facilities
  • if you need to ask for assistance.

Will I have to pay for the card?

There is no charge for a disabled person's registration card.

How do I apply for a card?

Fill in the application form and return it to the Customer Service Centre with:

What evidence do I need to provide?

To successfully apply for a card you must provide evidence that you meet one of the following conditions:

You are registered as blind or partially sighted

Evidence needed:

  • If registered with Nottinghamshire County Council no evidence is required.
  • If registered with a local authority other than Nottinghamshire, please enclose a copy of your registration.

You hold a Blue Badge parking permit

Evidence needed:

  • Copy of official letter confirming award of badge.

You receive Disability Living Allowance (care and/or mobility component) OR Attendance Allowance OR Industrial Injury Constant Attendance Allowance

Evidence needed:

  • Copy of an official letter confirming your allowance.

You have a stoma or a long-term indwelling catheter.

Evidence needed:

  • Confirmation letter from your GP, consultant, continence advisor/specialist nurse or stoma nurse. There may be a charge for this letter.

Can I have a contact telephone number on the card?

The card has a space for you to add a personal telephone number. This should be the number of a friend or relative who can provide help. If you would like to add a telephone number, fill in the appropriate part on the application form.

How long does the card last for?

The card is valid for three years.

It is your responsibility to apply for a renewal - no reminder will be sent.

To renew a card please fill in an application form, ticking the ‘Renewal’ box, and return it to the Customer Service Centre.

Application form

You can get an application form in several ways:

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Parking for disabled people

The Disabled Persons' Registration Card DOES NOT allow you to park in spaces provided for disabled people - for this you must have a Blue Badge.
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