LPA Fee Increase

03rd October 2025

Updated: Wednesday 1st April 2026

You may have seen some headlines about the LPA Fee Increase. The MOJ has confirmed that, from 17th November 2025, the OPG will increase the registration fee by £10 from £82 to £92. This will automatically affect anyone submitting an application on or after that date, unless they qualify for a fee reduction or exemption, which we’ll explain below. Let’s understand why the fee is rising, who it applies to and what steps you can take to avoid unexpected costs or delays as the deadline approaches.

Why is the OPG increasing the UK LPA Fees?

According to the MoJ, the increase is to help ensure income from LPA applications more closely covers the modern cost of delivering all associated OPG services.

The current model tries to balance cost recovery with public accountability, but, as overheads rise, fee income is being adjusted to maintain the quality of the service.

Is anyone eligible for exemption or remission?

It’s worth saying that not everyone will have to pay the full ‘new’ £92 fee. Both the existing schemes for exemption (no fee) and remission (reduced fee) remain, based on financial hardship or means testing.

This means that, if your income is low or you receive certain benefits, you might qualify for a full or partial waiver of the fee. You’ll need to check your eligibility and apply for remission when you submit your LPA to the OPG for registration.

How does all this actually affect LPA applicants?

If you’re planning to apply for an LPA, the timing of your application really matters right now:

• Before 17th November 2025: You pay £82 (assuming you’re not due a remission/exemption).
• On or after 17th November: The fee for the same thing rises to £92.

If you were considering getting an LPA in hand soon, moving ahead now could save you £10 per document, which all adds up.

Can I apply for an exemption or remission?

When submitting your application to the OPG, you’ll be asked to provide financial details, if you wish to apply for remission. The OPG may follow up asking you to submit further evidence such as bank statements, pension statements or proof of benefits.

Make sure you follow the instructions carefully to avoid any delays or rejection associated with your remission request.

So, what should I do right now?

• If you haven’t done it already, it’s not such a bad time to consider submitting your LPA application before the new fee takes effect.
• It’s prudent to check if you might qualify for exemption or remission, depending on your circumstances.
• Be ready to complete any financial forms or evidence to support your remission request.
• Guided online services like Power of Attorney Online make sure your application is correct first time round, reducing the chance of rejection (and paying the registration fee again, which is a real bore).

The fee increase from £82 to £92 isn’t huge in absolute terms, but it’s a further reminder legal and administrative services are under pressure and the extra costs need to be covered somehow. If you’re quick, acting before November 2025 could be a smart way to save money while the lower fee still applies.