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Apply to make decisions on someone's behalf as a deputy: Form COP1

Use this form to apply for a Court of Protection order to become a deputy to make financial or welfare decisions for someone else.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 1 December 2017
• Last updated: 29 January 2025 — See all updates

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Application form: COP1

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Published 1 December 2017

Last updated 29 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 29 January 2025

   Added new version of the English form

2. 1 January 2023

   Updated English COP1

3. 1 December 2017

   Added translation