Search all content on GOV.UK

Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).

How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.

• Overview

  A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the…

• Choose your attorney

  You can choose one or more people to be your attorney. If you appoint more…

• Make a lasting power of attorney

  You can make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online or using paper…

• Register a lasting power of attorney

  When you’ve made your lasting power of attorney (LPA), you need to…

• Certify a copy of a lasting power of attorney

  You can confirm that a copy of your registered lasting power of attorney…

• Changes you need to report

  You (if you still have mental capacity) or one of your attorneys must tell…

• Removing an attorney

  You can ask the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to remove an attorney…

• End your lasting power of attorney

  You can end your lasting power of attorney (LPA) yourself - if you have…

Create, register, object to or disclaim a lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney.

• Updated: 30 October 2015

Forms and guidance to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA) made using forms LP PA, LP PW, LPA114 or LPA117.

Official samples of different versions of registered lasting powers of attorney and an explanation of what makes them valid.

• Updated: 30 November 2017

Using a registered lasting power of attorney (LPA) - attorney duties, starting to act, gifting, ending, revoking an attorney.

• Updated: 2 February 2026

• Updated: 5 October 2023

• Updated: 17 November 2025

This guidance has been written to help the donor avoid making errors when they fill out a lasting power of attorney (LPA) form.

• Updated: 5 October 2023