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How do I apply for a Free Rothercard?

By filling in the application form available from any issuing point or by printing and completing the appropriate form below.

Please bring with you:

  • A RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO of yourself and each member of your family. We will accept family photos or your previous Rothercard photo if it is a good likeness.
  • PROOF OF INCOME/STATUS
    Issuing staff will need to see proof of your income. Please bring with you ONE of the following items:
  • A recently dated benefit letter 
  • Your payment (rent)card showing Council Tax or Housing Benefit
  • Your payslip
  • A bank statement
  • A HC2/3 certificate
  • Proof of child benefit for dependant child(ren)
  • A letter about your training placement
  • A letter from your school or college if you are aged 16-19 in full time education
  • If you are over 60 proof of pension, bus pass, driving licence or birth certificate and proof of address
  • An official letter supplied by the foster carer or residential worker naming the young person in their care
  • For refugees/asylum seekers a HC2/3 certificate will be accepted at any issuing point. Immigration documents can only be accepted as proof if taken to the Rothercard Office.

A Rothercard is valid for one year or until the cardholder is no longer eligible. Proof of income /status must be shown each time you renew your card. Rothercards issued to over 60's are valid for 5 years. You do not need to show proof of age again if you renew a Rothercard by post. Please contact the Rothercard office for details.

Terms and conditions are stated on the application forms and a copy is available below. Contact any of the issuing points or phone the Rothercard Helpline on 01709 823644 for any further information.

This is a pdf icon Rothercard postal application form for people with a disability (20Kb).

This is a pdf icon Rothercard single application form (20Kb)

This is a pdf icon Rothercard family application form (20Kb)

This is a pdf icon 
One for One scheme for carers and personal assistants (17Kb)

This is a pdf icon Rothercard terms and conditions (14Kb)

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