Prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney

Appoint trusted persons to help you make decisions on your behalf in the event you lose mental capacity.

Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes

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 .

Step number 1

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)

Step number 2

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.

Step number 3

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.

Ensure that your chosen CI can certify your LPA online.

Find an LPA CI
Step number 4

Wait 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


Contact the Office of Public Guardian hotline at 1800-111-2222 .

Visit a ServiceSG Centre to make an appointment for LPA enquiries.