Lasting power of attorney forms
Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Applies to England and Wales
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You can download the forms and guidance on this page to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) for decisions about:
- finances and property
- health and welfare
You can get:
- a complete pack of documents for each type of LPA
- individual forms and guidance
Make sure the page size on your printer settings is set to ‘A4’ or ‘Fit’
You can also read guidance on how to avoid errors when completing a lasting power of attorney form.
Fill in the forms and send them to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) at the address shown on the forms.
You can also make an LPA online.
If you’ve downloaded an LPA form (LP1F or LP1H) from this page, you use the same form both to make your LPA and to register your LPA.
However, you need to download a separate registration form if your LPA was made using one of the following forms:
- LPA114 and LPA117 – signed and dated correctly by 1 January 2016
- LP PW and LP PA – signed and dated correctly by 1 April 2011
Alternative formats
You can email customerservices@publicguardian.gov.uk to get any document on this page in an alternative format, such as:
- braille
- audio
Include your address, the title of the document you need and the format you need it in.
Personal information
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).
Last updated 2 April 2024 + show all updates
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LP12 guidance has been updated.
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Edited Welsh HTML version to match the English version.
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Updated LP12 version date on PDF. Also updated zip files for PFA and HW LPA packs.
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Slight update to LP12- removal of wording within section A7.
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Update to LP12 PDF and HTML- new guidance on discretionary investment management.
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Removed 'Before you sign' and 'LP3' tables to improve accessibility Remove alt text from images
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Added translation
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Added 'Personal information' section.
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Updated 'LP12 Make and register your lasting power of attorney: a guide'.
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Added translation and changed fee levels on documents
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The title of the page has been amended to make it clear that these are the paper forms to create a lasting power of attorney, as opposed to the title for the digital service.
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Added instructions for opening zip files and simplified some attachment names.
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Added large print LPA pack and instructions for opening zip files.
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Updated form guidance LP12
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LP12 guide now includes OPG's information charter.
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Link added to new Welsh LPA page.
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Lasting power of attorney (LPA) forms changed on 1 July 2015.There is now just 1 paper form to make and register an LPA instead of 2.
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Added link to Welsh page.
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New versions of PFA pack, HW pack, form LPA 111 and LPA112
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Replace zip packs, including LPA120 form, to reflect new power of attorney application fees from 1 Otober 2013.
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Uploaded new individual forms
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Individual documents uploaded in addition to ZIP packs
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First published.