Use a lasting power of attorney

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Start using a lasting power of attorney

You must register the lasting power of attorney (LPA) before you can start acting as an attorney.

If you’re an attorney or the donor on an LPA, you can use this service to:

  • view a one page summary of an LPA
  • let companies or organisations view a one page summary of an LPA
  • keep track of who has been given access to an LPA
  • see how people named on an LPA are using the service
  • ask for an activation key if you have not been given one
  • replace your activation key if yours is lost or expired

You can only use this service for an LPA registered in England and Wales, on or after 1 January 2016.

Before you start

You’ll need to create an account the first time you use this service.

Then you’ll need to add an LPA to your account. You’ll need both:

  • the LPA reference number
  • your activation key

If the LPA was registered on or after 17 July 2020, your activation key is in the letter you got telling you the LPA had been registered.

If the LPA was registered on or after 1 January 2016, you can use this service to ask for a new or replacement activation key. You’ll need the LPA reference number.

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If the LPA was registered before 1 January 2016

You cannot use the online service for an LPA registered before 1 January 2016. You’ll need to show the paper LPA to people or organisations instead.

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