Cost
How much does a lasting power of attorney cost?
Reviewed 3 November 2026 · England and Wales
In short
Registering a lasting power of attorney costs £92 per LPA paid to the Office of the Public Guardian, or £184 for both types. You can apply to pay half, or nothing, if the donor earns under £12,000 a year or receives certain benefits. Making the LPA itself can be free if you do it yourself; solicitors typically charge £300 to £1,000 on top of the registration fee.
The cost of an LPA has two parts: the government registration fee, which everyone pays, and the cost of preparing the document, which depends on whether you do it yourself, use a service, or instruct a solicitor.
The OPG registration fee
Every LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it can be used. The registration fee is £92 per LPA (it rose from £82 on 17 November 2025). As there are two types of LPA, registering both costs £184.
The registration fee is always paid to the OPG, not to a preparation service. Any price LPASafe quotes is for preparing and checking your LPA, and is separate from the £92.
Paying a reduced fee or nothing
If the donor (the person making the LPA) is on a low income or certain benefits, they can apply for help with the fee when they register:
- Income under £12,000 a year: apply to pay half, so £46 per LPA.
- Certain means-tested benefits (for example Income Support, income-based ESA or JSA, Guarantee Credit): apply for a full exemption, so nothing to pay.
- You apply using form LPA120A and send evidence with your registration.
The cost of preparing the LPA
The official LP1F and LP1H forms are free to download from gov.uk, so a pure do-it-yourself LPA costs only the registration fee. The trade-off is that roughly 1 in 11 LPAs are rejected, usually for avoidable errors, and a rejection means waiting again.
A preparation service sits between free DIY and a solicitor: you get the form completed correctly for a fixed fee, far below solicitor prices. LPASafe's Done-For-You service is £89 per LPA, completing the official form from your answers against the OPG rejection criteria, backed by our No-Rejection Promise.
At a glance
| Route | Preparation cost | Rejection safeguard | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself on gov.uk | £0 | None | Free, but you carry the rejection risk |
| LPASafe Self-Guided | £39 | Live checker | You type; we keep you right |
| LPASafe Done-For-You | £89 | No-Rejection Promise | We complete it correctly; you sign |
| Solicitor | £300 to £1,000 | Solicitor review | Full service, highest cost |
Frequently asked questions
Is the £92 fee per LPA or in total?
It is per LPA. If you make both a property and financial affairs LPA and a health and welfare LPA, you pay £92 for each, so £184 in total.
Can I get the LPA fee waived?
You can apply for a reduced fee (£46) if the donor earns under £12,000 a year, or a full exemption if they receive certain means-tested benefits. You apply with form LPA120A when you register.
Why do solicitors charge so much more?
Solicitors charge for their time and advice, typically £300 to £1,000 per LPA. For a straightforward LPA, a preparation service that completes the form correctly from your answers gives you most of the safety at a fraction of the cost.
Does LPASafe charge the £92 as well?
No. The £92 is paid directly to the Office of the Public Guardian when you register. LPASafe's fee is only for preparing and checking your LPA, and we always show the OPG fee separately.
Related resources
What is a lasting power of attorney?
A plain-English guide to lasting power of attorney in England and Wales: the two types, how an LPA works, who is involved and how to set one up.
Do I need a solicitor to make an LPA?
You do not need a solicitor to make a lasting power of attorney. A DIY or online LPA is just as legally valid once registered. Here is when a solicitor helps.
How to set up a lasting power of attorney
A step-by-step guide to making and registering a lasting power of attorney in England and Wales, from choosing attorneys to signing and OPG registration.
LPA vs Court of Protection: which is cheaper?
The difference between a lasting power of attorney and the Court of Protection, why an LPA is far cheaper and faster, and what happens if you wait too long.
LPASafe covers England and Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland use different systems. We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice. The LP1F and LP1H forms are available free on gov.uk.
Ready when you are
Know exactly what you will pay
Clear fixed pricing, the £92 OPG fee always shown separately, and the No-Rejection Promise so you do not pay twice for a rejection.