LPA signing order checker

The order your LPA is signed in matters. Enter the dates below and we'll flag common problems before you submit to the OPG.

Donor

Date donor signed

Date donor's witness signed

The donor's witness is one of the attorneys

Certificate provider

Date certificate provider signed

Attorney

Date attorney signed

Date attorney's witness signed

This attorney's signature was witnessed by another attorney on this LPA

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Enter at least the donor, donor's witness, certificate provider and one attorney's dates to see a check.

This tool checks the general legal signing order for LPAs in England and Wales. It cannot check every requirement of your specific LPA, and is not a substitute for reading the OPG's guidance before signing.

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The Office of the Public Guardian charges a separate £82 to register each LPA.