Description
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?: Legal document granting authority to act on someone’s behalf, registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
Category: Personal documents
Can I Legalise?: Your lasting power of attorney can be legalised.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:
- Your original registered lasting power of attorney
- Photocopy or printout of your lasting power of attorney
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: Yes, Your document must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. In England and Wales, it will bear the original embossed validation “VALIDATED-OPG” at the bottom of every page. Your Lasting Power of Attorney must be certified by a solicitor or notary public in the UK.
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Registered with OPG; “VALIDATED-OPG” embossed.
Common Use: Managing affairs abroad (e.g., financial, health).
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).