The guidance forms and booklets in this section provide information relating to the service provided by the Office of the Public Guardian and the forms and guidance for applying to search the OPG registers.
Office of the Public Guardian Deputy Guidance
A guide for Deputies appointed by the Court of Protection (COP43) (PDF 0.14MB)
This booklet provides guidance for people who have been appointed by the Court of Protection to the role of Deputy.
Office of the Public Guardian and Court of Protection Fees
Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian fees, remission and exemption guidance (OPG506) (PDF 0.18MB)
This provides information on the current Court of Protection fees, who is responsible for paying them and how if appropriate someone can apply for a remssion or exemption.
Application for a fee exemption or remission (OPG506A) (PDF 0.06MB)
This form is used to apply for a fee remission or exemption and shopuld be downloaded with the Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian fees, exemptions and remissions booklet (OPG506)
How to search the Registers
Office of the Public Guardian registers (LPA109) (PDF 0.15MB)
This is a guide on how to apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers
Application form to search the registers (LPA109A) (PDF 0.12MB)
This form is used to make an application to search the Public Guardin registers and should be downloaded along with the Office of the Public Guardian registers booklet (LPA109).
Customer service booklets
OPG and Court service standards (OPG503) (PDF 0.16MB)
This booklet provides you with information on the levels of service you can expect from the Office of the Public Guardian and the Court of Protection.
Putting things right (OPG505) (PDF 0.15MB)
This is a guide on how to complain.
Complaints form (OPG505A) (PDF 0.09MB)
This form is required to submit a complaint and should be downloaded in conjunction with the putting things right booklet (OPG505).