Manage a missing person's finances and property
How much it costs
You must pay either:
- a £528 application fee if you apply to the Chancery Division of the High Court
- a £245 application fee if you apply to the Family Division of the High Court
Send a cheque for HM Courts and Tribunals with your application.
You might also have to pay a security bond.
Once you’re appointed as a guardian you must pay:
- a £200 set up fee
- a £320 supervision fee every year of your guardianship
The Office of the Public Guardian will tell you how and when to pay your set up and supervision fees.
If you want to get the money back for the fees from the missing person’s account, ask the court to give you permission in the guardianship order.
Pay the security bond
You might have to pay a security bond before you can use the guardianship order. The High Court will tell you if you need to pay a bond.
If the guardianship order gives you permission, either:
- pay the bond from the person’s funds
- pay the bond yourself then pay yourself back once you have access to the person’s finances
You cannot start acting for the person until you’ve paid the security bond.
Get help with your fees
You might also be able to get help paying court fees.