What information do I need to make an LPA?
Guidance from Estate Advisory Group
Written and legally reviewed by Ramani Gill TEP, Solicitor and private client practitioner·Last reviewed 13 August 2026
Gather these details first and the forms take far less time.
About you (the donor)
- Full legal name and any other names you are known by
- Date of birth
- Current address
- Email address (optional)
About your attorneys
- Full name, date of birth and address for each attorney (aged 18 or over)
- The same for any replacement attorneys
- Whether they act jointly or jointly and severally
Other people
- A certificate provider: someone you have known for two years, or a professional such as your GP or solicitor
- Optional people to notify before registration
- Witnesses for signing — see who can witness an LPA
Decisions to think about
- Property LPA: can attorneys act while you still have capacity, or only once you lose it?
- Health LPA: can attorneys decide on life-sustaining treatment?
- Any preferences or instructions
Common questions
Do I need my National Insurance number?
No, it is not needed on the LPA forms.
Do my attorneys need to agree first?
It is not a legal requirement, but you should ask them. They will need to sign the form.
Read next
Where this fits
This page is part of LPA basics. The pages below take it further.
- Make an LPA online
The whole journey end to end: questions, documents, signing and registration.
- Solicitor, GOV.UK or online?
An honest comparison, including when you genuinely should pay a solicitor.
Review and sources
Reviewed by Ramani Gill TEP, Solicitor and private client practitioner. Last reviewed 13 August 2026. We recheck fees, forms and Office of the Public Guardian guidance whenever they change — see our editorial policy.
Official sources
Ready to make your LPA?
Choose one LPA or both, then start online for £49 per LPA.
The Office of the Public Guardian charges a separate £92 to register each LPA.
This is general information about how Lasting Powers of Attorney work in England and Wales. It is not legal advice about your situation. What we do and do not do.
Published by Estate Advisory Group