What does a lasting power of attorney cost?

Making it yourself against using a solicitor, in England and Wales.

How much does a lasting power of attorney cost?

As of October 2026, registering a lasting power of attorney in England and Wales costs £92 per LPA, or £184 for both types, whether you make it yourself on GOV.UK or use a solicitor. Solicitors publish fixed fees of about £400 to £650 plus VAT for one LPA, and £550 to £975 for both.

Updated 30 October 2026

How many LPAs?

There are two types: property and financial affairs, and health and welfare. Each is a separate LPA.

OneBoth types for one personBoth types for a couple (four)

What it costs

Doing it yourselfThe registration fee only, on GOV.UK£184
With a solicitorPublished fixed fees plus VAT, plus the registration fee£844 to £1,354

The registration fee is £92 for each LPA, paid to the Office of the Public Guardian either way. Solicitors' ranges come from the prices in the table below, each linked to the firm's own page. Not a quote, and not legal advice.

What do solicitors charge?

LPA prices as published on each firm's website, read on 30 October 2026
Firm	Published price (plus VAT)
Levi Solicitors	£400 one; £700 two; £1,000 a couple's four
Pothecary Witham Weld	£400 one; £600 two; £900 a couple's four
TLW Solicitors	£425 one; £625 two; £1,150 a couple's four
Chubb Bulleid	£450 one; £550 two; £750 four
Jackamans	From £500 one; £750 two
Slater Heelis	£650 one; £975 two

Firms list the £92 registration fee separately. Their pages give no date for these prices, so ask for a written quote.

The registration fee

The Office of the Public Guardian charges £92 for each LPA, or £184 for both types, for applications it receives from 17 November 2025; it was £82 before (GOV.UK). There are two types, one for property and financial affairs and one for health and welfare; each is a separate document with its own fee (GOV.UK). You can make an LPA yourself using GOV.UK's online service or the paper forms, and the registration fee is the same with or without a solicitor (GOV.UK). You can apply for a reduction if you earn less than £12,000, and may be exempt if you're on certain benefits, such as Income Support (GOV.UK).

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Questions

How much does it cost to register a lasting power of attorney?

£92 for each LPA, or £184 for both types, for applications the Office of the Public Guardian receives from 17 November 2025. It was £82 before.

Can I make an LPA myself?

Yes. GOV.UK has an online service to make an LPA, or you can use the paper forms. The registration fee is the same with or without a solicitor.

What are the two types of LPA?

One for property and financial affairs, and one for health and welfare. Each is a separate document with its own £92 fee.

Can I pay less than £92?

You can apply for a reduction if you earn less than £12,000, and may be exempt if you're on certain benefits, such as Income Support. GOV.UK has the application form.

How much do solicitors charge for an LPA?

From the prices firms publish: about £400 to £650 plus VAT for one LPA, £550 to £975 for two, and £750 to £1,150 for a couple's four, with the registration fee on top.

Sources

Rates checked against these sources on 30 October 2026. Updated 30 October 2026. This is a calculation, not legal or tax advice: Instrukt is not a law firm or a tax adviser.