Applying for an older person's bus pass

1. Overview
2. When am I eligible for an older person’s bus pass?
3. What do I need to apply?
4. When to apply
5. Apply now

4. When to apply

We recommend you apply no earlier than:

• 2 months before your state pension age for paper applications.
• 6 weeks before your state pension age for online applications.

The bus pass will normally arrive a week or two before your eligible date.

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Related content

• Renewals and replacements
• Applying for a disabled person's bus pass
• Using your bus pass
• Bus travel in East Sussex
• How we look after your personal information
• Check your state pension age

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