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This online service will help you to make a lasting power of attorney
(LPA) for England and Wales.
It has step-by-step
guidance to making an LPA
, which will help you answer each question as you go through the service. We’ll use your answers to make an LPA that you can save and print, sign and send to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration.
We’ll save your LPA as you progress so you do not need to complete it in one go.
If you already have a registered LPA and want to use it online, go to the
Use a lasting power of attorney service
I do not have an LPA account
To start your LPA you first need to set up an online account. You can use your account
to make multiple LPAs for yourself and others.
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I already have an LPA account
Continue making your LPA online by signing into your existing account.
Before you make your LPA
How much does it cost?
It is free to complete your LPA online, however your LPA cannot be used until it's registered. There's a £92 application fee to register each LPA. If the donor has an income below £12,000, or gets certain benefits, they might qualify for a lower fee, or the fee might be waived altogether. If you're eligible for a reduction the completed form for this will be given to you at the end of this service. You can pay your application fee by card online or send a cheque with your LPA to OPG.
Read more about fees, reductions and exemptions
What do I need to complete the form?
name, address and date of birth of the
donor
(the person the LPA is for)
names, addresses and dates of birth of all
attorneys
and
replacement attorneys
names and addresses of
certificate provider
names and addresses of
'people to notify'
You will not be asked for the name of witnesses, you can fill those in on the printed form when they sign.
Read more about how to prepare
Why can’t I do all of this online?
For an LPA to be valid it needs to be signed and witnessed by all people mentioned on the
LPA. The online tool makes it simpler to do the first part, the filling in of the form.
You can take your time and can read extra help if you need it. A printed, signed LPA has to
be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it can be used.
Read more about how to make an LPA online
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