Before you begin
Find out what Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is and how it can help you when you’re unable to make your own decisions.
Introduction
This service is for LPA Form 1, which helps you choose up to 2 and 1 Replacement Donee, who can make decisions on your behalf, for your , .
If you want to appoint more Donees, Replacement Donees or grant them customised or specific powers, consult a lawyer for LPA Form 2.
Who can use this
Before you start, confirm that you:
have a Singpass account
are at least 21 years old
have the mental capacity and ability to make your own decisions
are not an undischarged bankrupt
What you need to do
Before you start, find out the fees needed to make an LPA .
Appoint your Donees
Appoint up to 2 Donees and up to 1 Replacement Donee. Decide what powers to grant them: personal welfare, property and affairs, or both.
You’ll need their:
full name
NRIC or FIN
local mobile number
email address (optional)
Wait for all Donees to accept their appointment
Your Donees will receive an invitation via SMS or email. They’ll need to log in to the Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO) with their Singpass to accept or reject the appointment.
You’ll have to wait for all Donees to accept their appointment before certifying your LPA.
Visit an LPA Certificate Issuer (CI) to certify your LPA
When all Donees and Replacement Donee have accepted their appointment, visit an and sign using Singpass digital signature.
Find an LPA CIWait for LPA to be registered
The CI will submit your LPA application to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
You will be notified in about 4 weeks when your LPA is registered.
You and your Donee or Donees can view your LPA on OPGO.
Getting help
Read the FAQs on Lasting Power of Attorney .
Contact the Office of Public Guardian hotline at 1800-111-2222 .
Visit a ServiceSG Centre to make an appointment for LPA enquiries.