Companion Badges: prevent Blue Badge theft

How to apply, or renew a Companion Badge, Croydon's specific parking permit for Blue Badge holders.

About Companion Badges

Companion Badges are a type of parking permit to prevent the theft of Blue Badges from disabled drivers' vehicles and are only valid for use in Croydon.

You can get a Companion Badge as a Blue Badge holder in Croydon.

Unlike Blue Badges, Companion Badges display the vehicle's registration, so they cannot be used in another vehicle.

If you park in Croydon, you can display the Companion Badge instead of your Blue Badge. You must display your Blue Badge if you park anywhere else.

Only one Companion Badge can be issued for each Blue Badge holder.

Who can apply

To qualify for a badge:

  • you must hold a current blue badge issued by the London Borough of Croydon
  • you must be a resident of the London Borough of Croydon
  • the vehicle log book (V5C), Motability agreement, or insurance document must be registered to your address
  • the vehicle must be registered to you, or someone in your household

Cost

The Companion Badge costs £36 to cover the administration charge. You only have to pay if your application is successful.

How to use your Companion Badge

When displaying your Companion Badge, make sure:

  • it is clearly visible at the front of the vehicle
  • the clock is displayed at all times

Where you can park

The Companion Badge is only valid within the borough of Croydon. You must use your Blue Badge if you park anywhere else.

The Companion Badge allows the holder to park:

  • in pay and display only bays
  • in shared use bays

You can also park on single and double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, except where there is a:

  • loading and unloading ban
  • stopping restriction
  • footway parking ban

How to apply

You must have a valid Blue Badge before you can apply for a Companion Badge.

To apply for a Companion Badge, download and complete the application and return to:  

Parking Permit Section
Parking Services
PO Box 1462
Croydon
CR9 1WX

Do not send your Blue Badge with your application. Send a photo or scan of both sides of the badge along with your vehicle registration document (v5) or Motability lease agreement.

How to renew

You must have a valid Blue Badge before you can renew a Companion Badge.

The Companion Badge will expire on the same date as your existing Blue Badge. You can apply to renew your Blue Badge from 3 months before it expires. 

Once you have your renewed Blue Badge, download and complete the Companion Badge renewal form and return to:  

Parking Permit Section
Parking Services
PO Box 1462
Croydon
CR9 1WX

Do not send your Blue Badge with your application. Send a photo or scan of both sides of the badge along with your vehicle registration document (v5) or Motability lease agreement.