Use a lasting power of attorney

If you’re an attorney or the donor on a lasting power of attorney (LPA), you can use this service to:

  • let companies or organisations view a one page summary of an LPA
  • 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 that’s registered in England and Wales.

This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

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.

If the LPA was registered before 1 January 2016, you’ll need to show the paper LPA to people or organisations instead.

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Generate an access code

After you add the LPA to your account, you can create individual access codes for each company or organisation that needs to see it. You’ll have to share a code with them so they can view a summary of the LPA online.

You’ll need to create a different access code for each health and welfare or property and finance LPA. 

An access code is valid for 30 days from the day you create it. The code has 13 characters and starts with V.

If you give an organisation the wrong access code, they may not be able to verify decisions you can make as an attorney.

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