How to Make a Power of Attorney Online in 15 Minutes

Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney used to mean booking solicitor appointments, waiting weeks, and paying hundreds of pounds. Not any more.

With myLPA, you can create your LPA online in about 15 minutes, from anywhere, at any time — for just £74 per LPA. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how.

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What You Will Need Before You Start

Gather this information before you begin, and the process will flow smoothly:

About You (The Donor)

Your full legal name
Your date of birth
Your current address

About Your Attorneys (The People You Are Appointing)

Their full legal names
Their dates of birth
Their current addresses
Whether you want them to act jointly, jointly and severally, or a combination

About Your Replacement Attorneys (Optional but Recommended)

The same details as above for anyone you want as a backup attorney

About Your Certificate Provider

Their full name and address
How they qualify (they have known you for 2+ years, or they are a professional such as a GP)

Your Preferences (Optional)

Any specific instructions or preferences you want to include in your LPA

That is it. With this information to hand, you can complete the entire process in about 15 minutes.

Step-by-Step: Creating Your LPA with myLPA

Step 1: Visit myLPA and Click Start

Head to myLPA and click the "Start" button. You will be asked which type of LPA you want to create:

Property and Financial Affairs — covers bank accounts, property, bills, investments, and financial decisions
Health and Welfare — covers medical treatment, care arrangements, daily routines, and where you live

Most people create both types for complete protection. Both LPAs cost just £140 with myLPA.

Step 2: Enter Your Personal Details

We need your basic information as the "donor" (the person creating the LPA). This takes about 2 minutes. Just enter your:

Full legal name (as it appears on official documents)
Date of birth
Current home address

Step 3: Choose Your Attorneys

This is the most important decision in your LPA. Your attorneys are the people who will make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.

Our guided questionnaire helps you:

Add your attorneys — enter their names, dates of birth, and addresses
Choose how they work together — we explain the options (jointly, jointly and severally, or a combination) in plain English with clear examples
Add replacement attorneys — we strongly recommend naming backups in case your main attorneys cannot act

Most people spend about 3-4 minutes on this step.

Step 4: Set Your Preferences and Instructions

This is where you personalise your LPA. You can add:

Preferences — things you would like your attorneys to consider (these are guidelines, not binding requirements)
Instructions — specific rules your attorneys must follow (these are legally binding)

Our system provides example wording and explains the difference between preferences and instructions. If you are unsure, you can skip this step and add preferences later before signing.

This takes about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5: Add Your Certificate Provider

Your certificate provider is someone who confirms that you understand your LPA and are not being pressured into creating it. Our questionnaire asks:

Who they are (name and address)
How they qualify (someone who has known you 2+ years, or a professional)

We explain exactly who qualifies and help you choose the right person. This takes about 1 minute.

Step 6: Choose Who to Notify (Optional)

You can choose to have people notified when your LPA is registered. This is an optional safeguard — the people you name will have a chance to raise concerns before registration is complete.

About 1 minute for this step.

Step 7: Review and Submit

Before submission, you see a complete summary of your LPA. Check every detail carefully:

Are all names spelled correctly?
Are all addresses current?
Are your attorney appointment decisions correct?
Are your preferences and instructions what you intended?

Once you are happy, submit your LPA. This is the end of the online portion — you have just completed your LPA in about 15 minutes.

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That is all it takes. 15 minutes, £74, and your future is protected.

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What Happens After You Submit

Expert Review

Our team reviews your LPA for any errors or issues. This is a crucial step that other cheap services skip. We check:

Attorney appointment structures are legally valid
Preferences and instructions are clearly worded and will not cause problems
Certificate provider eligibility
All required information is present and correct

If we find any issues, we contact you to resolve them before proceeding. This means your LPA will not be rejected by the OPG for avoidable errors.

Signing Instructions

We send you clear, step-by-step instructions for signing your LPA. The signing order matters:

You (the donor) sign first, in front of your certificate provider and a witness

Your certificate provider signs, confirming you understand the LPA

Your attorneys sign, each in front of a witness

We explain exactly what each person needs to do, making the signing process straightforward.

Registration with the OPG

Once all signatures are in place, your LPA is submitted to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration. The current processing time is 8-12 weeks.

You will need to pay the OPG registration fee of £82 per LPA at this stage (unless you qualify for an exemption).

Your Registered LPA

Once registered, the OPG sends you the original document. Store it safely — your attorneys will need it when they need to act on your behalf.

The Full Cost Breakdown

Item	Cost

myLPA preparation (per LPA)	£74
OPG registration fee (per LPA)	£82
Total per LPA	£156
Both LPAs (Property + Health)	£304
Both LPAs for a couple (4 LPAs total)	£608

Compare that to:

Other online services: £364-564+ for both LPAs
High street solicitor: £764-1,164+ for both LPAs
Specialist law firm: £1,164-2,164+ for both LPAs

Tips for a Smooth Online LPA Experience

Have Your Information Ready

The 15-minute completion time assumes you have all the information to hand. Gather names, addresses, and dates of birth for everyone involved before you start.

Talk to Your Attorneys First

Before naming someone as your attorney, have a conversation with them. Make sure they:

Understand the responsibility
Are willing to act
Know your wishes and values

Choose Your Certificate Provider in Advance

Decide who will be your certificate provider before starting. This avoids delays later in the process.

Consider Both LPA Types

Many people start with one LPA and then realise they need the other. Creating both at the same time is more efficient. Both LPAs cost just £140 with myLPA.

Do Not Overthink Preferences and Instructions

Keep them simple and clear. Overly detailed instructions can actually restrict your attorneys and create problems. Our system guides you on what works well.

Why 15 Minutes With myLPA Beats Hours With a Solicitor

Factor

myLPA

Solicitor

Time to complete	15 minutes	3+ appointments over weeks
Cost per LPA	£74	£300-500+
Location	Your home	Their office
Availability	24/7	Business hours only
Expert review	Included	Included
Result	Same legal document	Same legal document

The LPA you create with myLPA in 15 minutes is the same legal document a solicitor would charge you £300-500+ to create over multiple appointments. Same form, same OPG registration, same legal authority.

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Everything you need. Nothing you do not. Just £74, 15 minutes, and expert review included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really make a Power of Attorney in 15 minutes?

Yes. myLPA's guided questionnaire takes about 15 minutes to complete if you have your information ready. You will need names, dates of birth, and addresses for yourself, your attorneys, and your certificate provider.

What do I need to make a Power of Attorney online?

You need personal details for yourself and your chosen attorneys (names, dates of birth, addresses), a certificate provider (someone who has known you 2+ years or a qualified professional), and an idea of any preferences you want to include.

Is making an LPA online legally valid?

Yes. An LPA created online through myLPA is exactly the same legal document as one created by a solicitor. It is registered with the same Office of the Public Guardian and has identical legal standing.

How much does it cost to make an LPA online?

With myLPA, the preparation cost is £74 per LPA. You will also need to pay the OPG registration fee of £82 per LPA. The total cost per LPA is £156, or £304 for both types.

Do I need to print anything?

Your LPA document will need to be printed for signing. myLPA provides the completed document ready for printing, along with clear signing instructions.

What happens if I make a mistake?

Our expert team reviews every LPA before it proceeds to signing. If we spot any errors or issues, we contact you to resolve them. This means you will not waste time or money on a rejected application.