Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Certificate Issuer Singapore
Last updated: Dec 16, 2025
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in Singapore?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows an individual aged 21 or above
(the 'donor') to appoint one or more trusted persons (the 'donees') to make decisions
and act on their behalf should the donor lose mental capacity in the
future.
A donee may be granted authority over two key areas: personal welfare and property and
affairs matters.
Benefits of an LPA
- Enables a person to make a personal, considered choice of a trusted proxy decision maker, who is reliable and competent to act in his/her best interests should he/she lose mental capacity one day.
- Alleviates the stress and difficulties faced by loved ones who need to apply for a Deputyship order, if the person loses mental capacity without an LPA in place.
Cost of making a LPA in Singapore
- At ATA Medical, the cost of making a LPA is $70.85 NETT.
- Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has waived the LPA Form 1 application fee for Singapore Citizens till 31st March 2023.
The difference between LPA Form 1 and LPA Form 2
- LPA Form 1: For Donors who wish to grant Donee(s) general power with basic restrictions.
- LPA Form 2: For Donors who wish to grant Donee(s) customised powers. The clauses in the LPA Form 2 have to be drafted by a qualified Singapore lawyer*.
98% of Singapore Citizens who have made an LPA used the LPA Form 1.
*Note: This refers to a Singapore solicitor qualified to practice Singapore law in a Singapore law
practice.
How to apply for a LPA in Singapore?
- Step 1: Donors should complete the LPA online via OGPO.
- Step 2: Donee(s) accept appointment.
- Step 3: Certificate Issuer (CI) certifies and witnesses Donor’s signing of LPA.
You can also check out this quick reference guide, or watch this video for additional details.