LPA Fee Exemptions and Remissions: Eligibility and Evidence
How fee exemptions and remissions can reduce LPA registration costs, what evidence is usually required, and how to avoid rejected claims.
Why this matters
Registration cost can be a barrier, especially where both LPAs are needed. Fee support routes can materially reduce total cost.
Two routes on LPA120 (form version 04.26)
- Exemption: pay no fee
- Remission: pay half the fee, so £46 per application
Always check the latest OPG form/version before submission.
Eligibility headlines
- Remission applies if the donor's income before tax is less than £12,000 a year
- Exemption is linked to listed means-tested benefits
- A donor on Universal Credit is assessed for remission, not exemption
- Personal injury damages above £16,000 can affect exemption unless disregarded in benefit assessment
Common evidence requirements
Applications rely on donor-specific evidence. Incomplete or mismatched documents are a frequent cause of delay.
The 04.26 form expects:
- Donor identity details (name/address/postcode) consistent across all documents
- Evidence for the correct financial year (1 April to 31 March)
- Benefit/income proofs aligned to the selected route
- Supporting documents from benefit/payment providers (not bank statements alone where official evidence is required)
Timing rule
LPA120 and evidence should be submitted at the same time as the LPA registration application.
Operational tips
- Gather documents before submission
- Make sure names match across forms and evidence
- Keep copies of all submitted paperwork
- Track submission dates and references
Avoiding failed fee-support requests
Typical avoidable errors:
- Missing supporting evidence
- Wrong route (exemption vs remission)
- Outdated or inconsistent data
- Submitting fee-help paperwork separately from the LPA application
Source: GOV.UK (Office of the Public Guardian), Power of attorney fees (Updated 14 July 2026), checked October 2026.
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