How Much Does an LPA Cost?

The cost of a Lasting Power of Attorney has two distinct elements, and it is important to understand both before proceeding.

The government charges a registration fee of £92 per LPA, payable to the Office of the Public Guardian. If both types are being made - property and financial affairs, and health and welfare - the registration fees alone total £184. These fees apply in England and Wales and are correct as of September 2026.

In addition, if a solicitor is instructed to advise on and prepare the LPA, legal fees will apply. These vary depending on the complexity of the instructions and the advice required. Fixed fees may be available and should be confirmed at the outset.

In practice, the overall cost of making an LPA may be modest when compared with the potential time, expense and uncertainty involved in making an application to the Court of Protection if someone loses mental capacity without an appropriate LPA in place.

At MJV Solicitors, we provide transparent guidance on costs based on individual circumstances and offer a free initial appointment, so clients can take advice before deciding whether to proceed.

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FAQ

What does it cost to register an LPA?

The Office of the Public Guardian charges a registration fee of £92 per LPA. If you are making both types - property and financial affairs, and health and welfare — the registration fees total £184. Fee reductions or exemptions may be available depending on your financial circumstances.

Are legal fees fixed?

MJV Solicitors offers fixed-fee options, with costs confirmed clearly at the outset. The fee will depend on the advice and work required.

Is making an LPA worth the cost?

Making an LPA can be a practical way to plan for the future. The cost may be modest compared with the potential time, expense and uncertainty involved in a Court of Protection application if you lose mental capacity without an appropriate LPA in place.

If you would like advice on putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, MJV Solicitors provide clear guidance and transparent, fixed-fee pricing. Contact us today to discuss the right arrangements for your circumstances.

Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600	£120	£720
£100,001 - £150,000	£650	£130	£780
£150,001 - £200,000	£700	£140	£840
£200,001 - £250,000	£750	£150	£900
£250,001 - £300,000	£800	£160	£960
£300,001 - £400,000	£850	£170	£1020
£400,001 - £500,000	£900	£180	£1080
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000	£200	£1200

Additional charge and explanation	Our fee	VAT	Total
Bank transfer fee	£30.00	£6.00	£36.00
Independent ID verification (per person)	£5.00	£1.00	£6.00

Charge	Our fee	VAT	Total
Purchase of a leasehold house	£100.00	£20.00	£120.00
Purchase of any other leasehold property	£150.00	£30.00	£180.00
Purchase of a shared ownership property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00
Gifted deposit	£50.00	£10.00	£60.00
New build property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00

Local Authority’s current search fee (if Blackpool, Wyre or Fylde)	£122.70 inc VAT
Drainage and Water search fee	£79.50 inc VAT
Environmental search	£71.40 inc VAT
Land Registry priority title search	£3.00 no VAT
Bankruptcy search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT
Land charges search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT

Purchase price	Land Registry registration fee (no VAT)
£0 - £80,000	£20.00 no VAT
£80,001 - £100,000	£40.00 no VAT
£100,001 - £200,000	£100.00 no VAT
£200,001 - £500,000	£150.00 no VAT
£500,001 - £1,000,000	£295.00 no VAT
£1,000,000 and above	£500.00 no VAT

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Selling

Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600.00	£120.00	£720.00
£100,001 - £150,000	£650.00	£130.00	£780.00
£150,001 - £200,000	£700.00	£140.00	£840.00
£200,001 - £250,000	£750.00	£150.00	£900.00
£250,001 - £300,000	£800.00	£160.00	£960.00
£300,001 - £400,000	£850.00	£170.00	£1020.00
£400,001 - £500,000	£900.00	£180.00	£1080.00
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000.00	£200.00	£1200.00
Over £750,000	To be negotiated	To be applied	To be agreed