three routes, compared fairly

GOV.UK, an online service or a solicitor?

There are three ways to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in England and Wales. Whichever you choose, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) charges the same £92 registration fee for each LPA. What changes is how much help you get, who checks it, and what you pay for that help.

Last reviewed 14 October 2026. OPG fees checked against GOV.UK.

GOV.UK

Lowest cost

£184

Both LPAs, all in

You fill it in and check it yourself. No preparation fee.

SimpleLPA

Guided, and read by a person

£282

Both LPAs, all in (£98 to us, £184 to the OPG)

Plain-English help on every question, and a person reads it after you pay.

Solicitor

Legal advice

£1,184+

Both LPAs, all in (£500+ per LPA to the firm, £184 to the OPG)

The solicitor prepares it with you and advises on your choices.

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Side by side

GOV.UK, SimpleLPA and a solicitor compared for making a Lasting Power of Attorney
	GOV.UK	SimpleLPA	Solicitor
Preparation fee	GOV.UK: None. GOV.UK lists only the registration fee	SimpleLPA: £49 per LPA, paid once it’s ready	Solicitor: Typically £500+ per LPA. Ask for a written quote that includes VAT
Both LPAs, all in	GOV.UK: £184	SimpleLPA: £282 (£98 to us, £184 to the OPG)	Solicitor: £1,184+ (£1,000+ to the firm, £184 to the OPG)
Who fills in the form	GOV.UK: You	SimpleLPA: You, with plain-English help on every question. We fill in the official OPG form	Solicitor: The solicitor, with you
Read by a person	GOV.UK: No. The online service lets you review your answers and fix mistakes yourself	SimpleLPA: Yes, after you pay, usually within 48 hours, so you can fix anything before you sign	Solicitor: Prepared by the solicitor
Legal advice on your choices	GOV.UK: No	SimpleLPA: No. We’re not a law firm	Solicitor: Yes
Signing instructions	GOV.UK: GOV.UK guidance	SimpleLPA: Step by step: who signs, and in what order	Solicitor: Ask the firm
Changes before you register	GOV.UK: Edit your answers in the online service	SimpleLPA: Free edits and re-downloads	Solicitor: Ask the firm
Printing	GOV.UK: Print at home	SimpleLPA: Print at home, or we print and post it to you free	Solicitor: Ask the firm

The same on every route

£92 OPG fee per LPA

A reduced fee if you earn under £12,000, or an exemption on certain benefits

8 to 10 weeks to register if there are no mistakes

be honest with yourself

Which route suits you?

Use GOV.UK if

You’re comfortable with forms and sure about your choices
You’d rather pay nothing beyond the £92 OPG fee
You’ll check every page carefully yourself before anyone signs

Use SimpleLPA if

You’d like plain-English help with each question
You want a person to read your LPA after you pay, so anything wrong can be fixed before you sign
You want clear signing instructions, free edits before you register, and the option of us posting it to you
You’re helping a parent with theirs (the decisions must still be theirs)

See a solicitor if

Your family situation is complicated, or you expect a disagreement
You want advice on who to choose or what instructions to include
There are doubts about mental capacity
Your finances or assets are complex

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What SimpleLPA is, plainly

SimpleLPA Ltd is a legal technology provider and document preparation service. We’re not a law firm and we don’t give legal advice, so we can’t tell you which route is right for you.

Here’s what we do. We guide you through each question in plain English and fill in the official OPG form. A member of our team reads every LPA after you pay, usually within 48 hours. You get step-by-step signing instructions, and free edits and re-downloads before you register.

It’s free to start, and you pay £49 per LPA only when it’s ready. Once it’s signed, you send it to the OPG yourself with the £92 fee, which you pay to the OPG, not to us. See how it works.

What every route has in common

However you make it, an LPA can’t be used until it’s signed correctly and registered with the OPG.

1Everyone signs the same original paper document.
2You sign first, then your certificate provider, then your attorneys.
3You send it to the OPG with the £92 fee for each LPA, or apply for a reduction or exemption.
4Registration takes 8 to 10 weeks if there are no mistakes.
5If the OPG sends it back, it explains what needs fixing. The OPG may let you correct it and apply again within 3 months for £46. Why LPAs get rejected.

straight answers

Questions people ask

Is GOV.UK cheaper than SimpleLPA?

Yes. GOV.UK lists only the £92 registration fee, so it's the lowest-cost route. With SimpleLPA you pay £49 per LPA on top, for plain-English help, a person reading your LPA and step-by-step signing instructions.

Do I need a solicitor to make an LPA?

No. You can make an LPA yourself on GOV.UK or with an online service. If you need legal advice about your choices, see a solicitor.

What does SimpleLPA check?

A member of our team reads your LPA after you pay, usually within 48 hours, so anything wrong can be fixed before you sign. We don't give legal advice.

Does SimpleLPA send my LPA to the OPG?

No. You sign it and send it to the OPG with the £92 fee, which you pay to the OPG, not to us. Our instructions explain how, step by step.

What if the OPG sends my LPA back?

The OPG explains what needs fixing, and may let you correct it and apply again within 3 months for £46. Edits and re-downloads with SimpleLPA are free.

Can I make an LPA for my mum or dad?

You can fill it in with them or for them, but the decisions must be theirs, and they must sign it while they have mental capacity. If they've already lost capacity, the family would need to apply to the Court of Protection instead.

More on costs: How much does a Lasting Power of Attorney cost? Helping a parent: How to get power of attorney for a parent.

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Sources

Last reviewed 14 October 2026. Figures change, so check GOV.UK for the current fee.