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Form
Register a lasting power of attorney
Forms and guidance to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA) made using forms LP PA, LP PW, LPA114 or LPA117.
From:
Office of the Public Guardian
Published
24 June 2013
20 April 2026
See all updates
Applies to England and Wales
Publication for Northern Ireland
Publication for Scotland
Documents
Register your LPA made using an LPA114, LPA117, LP PA or LP PW (complete pack)
ZIP
891 KB
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Register your LPA made using an LPA114, LPA117, LP PA or LP PW (large print)
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Register your LPA (LP2)
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LP13 Register your lasting power of attorney: a guide (web version)
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LP13 Register your lasting power of attorney: a guide (print version)
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Form to notify people (LP3)
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6 pages
LPA120 - LPA and EPA fees
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11 pages
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Details
You can use these forms to apply to register:
a lasting power of attorney (
LPA
) made on forms LP PA or LP PW signed and dated correctly before 1 April 2011
an
LPA
made on forms LPA114 or LPA117 signed and dated correctly before 1 January 2016
You can also:
let people know about your application
apply to pay a reduced fee if the donor has a low income
Use the LP2 form if the
LPA
you want to register was made using an LPA114, LPA117, LP PA or LP PW. The LP13 guide explains how to apply.
You can download the guide and forms individually or as a complete pack of documents.
Sign your completed
LPA
form and send it to
OPG
Office of the Public Guardian
PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH
If these forms weren’t signed and dated before the correct date, you’ll need to create a new
LPA
You can use the
LPA
online service
, or the
LP1F or LP1H forms
You can email
customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk
to get a document in large print. Include your address and the title of the document.
Make a copy of a registered lasting power of attorney (
LPA
You can
make a copy of your
LPA
and confirm it is genuine by ‘certifying’ it, if you’re still able to make your own decisions.
Alternatively, we can send you an office copy of a registered
LPA
. The fee is £35. You can order an office copy by calling the Office Copies team.
OPG
Office Copies team
Telephone: 0300 456 0300
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm
(closed 11:00-12:00 on Wednesdays).
Calling from outside the UK: +44 (0)203 518 9639
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 0300 123 1300
Find out about call charges
Personal information
The Office of the Public Guardian (
OPG
) is committed to the responsible handling and security of your personal information.
Your privacy is important to us and protected in law by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
Find out how
OPG
uses your personal information
Updates to this page
Published 24 June 2013
show all updates
20 April 2026
The LPA120 form has updated Hardship guidance.
17 November 2025
The fee to apply for a power of attorney has increased from £82 to £92.
21 August 2025
LP13 fee change.
LP2 fee change.
LP120 fee change.
3 July 2025
Crown logo and version date updated
26 June 2025
Contact centre, international number and Relay information added
18 May 2023
Removal of Incomplete team information and change of telephone number and opening hours
12 April 2022
The phone number for requesting Office Copies has changed
28 July 2020
Added 'Make a copy of a registered LPA' and office copies team contact details
Added 'Send more information to OPG' and incompletes team contact details
26 June 2018
Added 'Personal information' section.
1 April 2017
Updated fee information
12 December 2016
Added translation
7 September 2015
Amendments to registration form and guidance
16 July 2015
OPG information charter has been added to LP13 (guide).
2 July 2015
Link to new Welsh page added.
1 July 2015
New form to register LPAs made on paper forms before 1 July 2015.
9 December 2014
New versions of forms and form packs
1 October 2013
Replaced zip pack and LPA120 form to reflect new power of attorney application fees from 1 October 2013.
24 June 2013
First published.
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