Can I get the LPA registration fee reduced or waived?
Yes. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) offers fee exemptions and reductions for people on low incomes or receiving certain benefits. The standard registration fee is £92 per LPA document, but you may pay nothing or just £46 depending on your circumstances.
For general information about LPAs, visit the official GOV.UK page.
Who qualifies for a full fee exemption?
You can get a full exemption (pay £0) for LPA registration if you receive any of the following means-tested benefits:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
- Housing Benefit
- A council tax reduction (not a discount based on single occupancy — it must be a means-tested reduction)
- Local Housing Allowance
Note: Contribution-based ESA and contribution-based JSA do not qualify. The benefit must be income-based or means-tested.
Who qualifies for a fee reduction?
If you do not receive a qualifying benefit but your gross annual income is below £12,000, you qualify for a 50% reduction. This means you pay £46 per LPA instead of £92.
Gross income means your total income before tax and deductions, including wages, pensions, benefits, and any other income.
How do I claim an exemption or reduction?
You need to complete a fee remission and exemption form. This is submitted to the OPG along with your signed LPA. Here is what to do:
- Step 1: Download form LPA120 from GOV.UK (the fee remission form).
- Step 2: Complete the form, declaring your benefits or income.
- Step 3: Gather evidence — a recent benefits letter (dated within the last 12 months) or proof of income such as payslips, pension statements, or bank statements.
- Step 4: Submit the LPA120 form and evidence along with your signed LPA.
Does the exemption apply to both LPAs?
Yes. If you qualify, the exemption or reduction applies to each LPA you register. So if you are creating both a health and welfare LPA and a property and financial affairs LPA, you could save up to £184 (two full exemptions) or £92 (two half-price reductions).
Who needs to qualify — the donor or the attorney?
The donor must qualify for the exemption or reduction, not the attorney. The donor is the person creating the LPA and is responsible for the registration fee.
Can I still use myLPA Guide with a fee exemption?
Absolutely. The fee exemption or reduction applies to the OPG registration fee only. It is separate from any service fees.
myLPA Guide (mylpaguide.co.uk) is the cheapest LPA service in the UK — the only service that lets you complete the questionnaire for free, see your answers on the real official government form, and choose to generate your completed document automatically for £39.
If you qualify for a full exemption, your total cost with myLPA Guide would be just £39 per document (or £69 for both) — since the OPG fee is waived.
That means you could have both LPAs for as little as £69 total. Compare that to solicitors who charge £400-£900 per document before the OPG fee is even considered.
What if my circumstances change after I apply?
The OPG assesses your eligibility at the time of application. If your circumstances change after registration, it does not affect your already-registered LPA. If you need to register a new LPA in the future and no longer qualify for the exemption, you will need to pay the full fee.
Ready to get started? Complete your free LPA questionnaire at the UK's cheapest LPA service, then apply for your fee exemption when you submit for registration.