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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
• Last updated: 18 May 2023 — 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, 393 KB

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Register your LPA made using an LPA114, LPA117, LP PA or LP PW (large print)

ZIP, 514 KB

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Register your LPA (LP2)

PDF, 185 KB, 8 pages

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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)

PDF, 147 KB, 8 pages

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Form to notify people (LP3)

PDF, 138 KB, 6 pages

LPA and EPA fees (LPA120)

PDF, 138 KB, 4 pages

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).

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

Published 24 June 2013
Last updated 18 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 18 May 2023

   Removal of Incomplete team information and change of telephone number and opening hours

2. 12 April 2022

   The phone number for requesting Office Copies has changed

3. 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

4. 26 June 2018

   Added 'Personal information' section.

5. 1 April 2017

   Updated fee information

6. 12 December 2016

   Added translation

7. 7 September 2015

   Amendments to registration form and guidance

8. 16 July 2015

   OPG information charter has been added to LP13 (guide).

9. 2 July 2015

   Link to new Welsh page added.

10. 1 July 2015

    New form to register LPAs made on paper forms before 1 July 2015.

11. 9 December 2014

    New versions of forms and form packs

12. 1 October 2013

    Replaced zip pack and LPA120 form to reflect new power of attorney application fees from 1 October 2013.

13. 24 June 2013

    First published.