This guide is general information about the law in England and Wales, not legal advice. Every situation is different, so please speak to us or another qualified adviser before acting on it.
The short answer
- Registration fee: the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) charges £92 to register each LPA. If you make both types, that's £184 in total.
- Correcting a mistake: if the OPG lets you fix a mistake and reapply within 3 months, the fee is £46.
- Help with the fee: you can apply for a reduction if you earn less than £12,000, and you may be exempt if you get certain benefits.
- Preparation: making an LPA yourself costs nothing beyond the fee. If you'd like it prepared for you, we charge £149 per LPA, or less in a bundle. The OPG fee is paid on top, at cost.
The OPG registration fee
An LPA can't be used until the Office of the Public Guardian has registered it. According to GOV.UK, applying to register an LPA costs £92. If you want both a health and welfare LPA and a property and financial affairs LPA, it costs £184 in total, because each one is a separate document with its own fee.
The fee went up from £82 to £92 in November 2025. If you've seen £82 quoted elsewhere, that information is out of date.
For a couple who each want both types, that's four LPAs and £368 in registration fees. You can pay the OPG by credit or debit card, or by cheque made payable to "Office of the Public Guardian".
Getting a reduction or exemption
GOV.UK says you can apply for a reduction if you earn less than £12,000. You might be able to get an exemption (no fee at all) if you're on certain benefits, such as Income Support. You apply on the OPG's reduction and exemption form, which sets out the full eligibility rules and the evidence you'll need. It's the person making the LPA (the "donor") whose income and benefits count, not the attorneys'.
If the OPG finds a mistake
If there's a mistake in the application, the OPG may let you correct it and apply again within 3 months for £46, depending on the type of mistake. Some mistakes, particularly around signing and witnessing, can mean starting again with new forms. Getting the paperwork right first time is the cheapest option by far.
How long registration takes
GOV.UK says registration takes 8 to 10 weeks if there are no mistakes in the application. Before you apply, you send a notice (form LP3) to anyone you've named as a "person to notify". They have 3 weeks to raise concerns with the OPG. It's worth starting well before you think you'll need the LPA: once a person has lost mental capacity, it's too late to make one.
What does it cost to have an LPA prepared?
You can make an LPA yourself using the government's online service or paper forms. Many people do. Others prefer to have it prepared for them because the forms involve choices that are easy to get wrong. These include how attorneys make decisions together, replacement attorneys, instructions and preferences, and the strict order in which everyone has to sign.
Our fixed prices are:
| Service | Our price | OPG fee (paid separately, at cost) |
|---|---|---|
| One LPA (either type) | £149 | £92 |
| Single bundle: a will plus both LPAs | £299 | £92 × 2 |
| Couples bundle: mirror wills plus all 4 LPAs | £599 | £92 × 4 |
The OPG fee goes to the OPG. We don't add anything to it. We don't charge VAT. Optional extras are printed and posted documents (£14.99) and an executor pack (£49.99). We agree your price on a free call before any work starts.
What's included
- An appointment by phone or video to go through your choices, including who to appoint and how they should make decisions.
- Your draft LPAs within 14 days of you instructing us and us receiving all the information we need from you, with free changes until you're happy.
- Your final documents within 3 working days of you approving the drafts.
- A clear, step-by-step signing guide. The forms must be printed and signed on paper in the right order. Signing and witnessing them correctly is your responsibility, so we explain exactly who signs where and when.
Our promises
- 14-day money-back promise: change your mind within 14 days of instructing us and we'll refund you in full, as long as your instruction appointment hasn't taken place. If you've asked us to start sooner, we keep a fixed share for the work done. The details are in our terms of service.
- LPA redraft promise: if the OPG rejects an LPA because of a drafting error we made, we redraft it free of charge and pay the £46 resubmission fee. We don't refund because of a rejection; we put it right. Rejections caused by how the forms were signed or witnessed aren't covered.
Why it's worth paying for now rather than later
If someone loses mental capacity without an LPA in place, their family usually has to apply to the Court of Protection to become a "deputy". GOV.UK lists a £432 application fee, a further £266 if the court decides a hearing is needed, a £100 assessment fee for new deputies, and an annual supervision fee of £320 (or £35 for minimal supervision). A deputy might also need to pay for a security bond. The process takes time, and the court decides who is appointed. Our guide on what happens if you don't have an LPA explains more.
Frequently asked questions
Is the £92 fee per person or per LPA?
Per LPA. A health and welfare LPA and a property and financial affairs LPA are separate documents, so making both costs £184 in registration fees.
Do I pay the OPG fee to you?
No. The registration fee is paid to the Office of the Public Guardian when the LPA is sent for registration. It isn't part of our price, and we don't add anything to it.
Can I get the OPG fee refunded if my LPA is rejected?
OPG fees aren't ours to refund. If the OPG lets you correct a mistake, reapplying within 3 months costs £46. If the mistake was a drafting error we made, we pay that fee and redraft for free.
Can my attorneys pay the fee?
Anyone can pay the fee, but any reduction or exemption is based on the circumstances of the person making the LPA (the donor).
Has the law on LPAs changed?
The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 will eventually bring in a more digital process, but as of October 2026 LPAs are still made and signed on paper in the usual way. We'll update this guide if that changes.
Want us to talk it through with you?
Request a free, no-obligation call back. We'll explain your options and give you a fixed price before we start. We call back usually within the hour during our calling hours (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–1pm).
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See our fixed prices: wills from £59, LPAs £149 each. We don't charge VAT.
Sources: GOV.UK: Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney; GOV.UK: Register a lasting power of attorney; GOV.UK: Deputies – fees. Checked 23 October 2026.