About our services
It takes 8 to 10 weeks to process and register LPA applications.
Service status as of 2 December 2024
Processing times for lasting powers of attorney
It takes 8 to 10 weeks to process and register LPA applications. This includes a statutory waiting period of 4 weeks.
How to apply
You can make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online using the Make a lasting power of attorney service.
You can then track your application’s processing using that account.
Contact us
customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk
Telephone
0300 456 0300
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Textphone
0115 934 2778
Fax
0870 739 578
Office address
PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH
United Kingdom