What does it cost to register an LPA?

GOV.UK currently states that applying to register a lasting power of attorney costs GBP 92 per LPA. Provider help may cost extra.

How long does LPA registration take?

GOV.UK says it takes 8 to 10 weeks to register an LPA if there are no mistakes in the application.

What should I check before starting?

Check which LPA type you need, who the attorneys are, whether fee help may apply, and how the certificate provider and witnesses will sign.

Plan the practical side

Allow time for the LPA to be checked and registered.

An LPA cannot be used until it has been registered. Small mistakes can slow the process down.

£92 for each LPAGOV.UK currently lists a separate registration fee for each document.

8 to 10 weeksThis is the stated registration time when there are no mistakes.

Could you pay less?Some people can apply for a reduction or exemption.

Making both types?

A health and welfare LPA and a property and financial affairs LPA are separate. At the current fee, registering both would normally mean two fees.

What can cause a delay?

Missing or inconsistent details
Signatures or dates in the wrong order
A certificate provider who cannot take the role
Problems with witness details
Someone raising an objection

Why is it better not to wait?

Registration takes time, and the donor must have mental capacity when making the LPA. Planning while life is settled gives everyone more time to understand the choices.

Check before paying

Check the latest fee and timing on GOV.UK

GOV.UK is the official source for fees, reductions and registration times.

Open the GOV.UK fee page Could I pay less?

Sources checked 13 July 2026

GOV.UK: Register an LPA

LPA fees and timing