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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.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the…
You can choose one or more people to be your attorney. If you appoint more…
You can make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online or using paper…
When you’ve made your lasting power of attorney (LPA), you need to…
You can confirm that a copy of your lasting power of attorney (LPA) is…
You (if you still have mental capacity) or one of your attorneys must tell…
You can ask the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to remove an 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.
Forms and guidance to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA) made using forms LP PA, LP PW, LPA114 or LPA117.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
How to stop being an attorney under a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
This guidance has been written to help the donor avoid making errors when they fill out a lasting power of attorney (LPA) form.
Apply to pay less to register a lasting or enduring power of attorney.
Forms to object to the registration of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) or an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
You can pay the application fee for your lasting power of attorney online using a debit or credit card.
Official samples of different versions of registered lasting powers of attorney and an explanation of what makes them valid.
Share a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) with an organisation, add an LPA summary, keep track of which organisations can view an LPA summary.
Form COP1F: Annex F - Supporting information relating to validity or operation of enduring power of attorney (EPA) or lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Form LPA 008: Notice to the Office of the Public Guardian of an application to object to registration of a lasting power of attorney made to the Court of Protection.
Check a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Form COP7: Application to object to the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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