Find out if someone has an attorney, deputy or guardian acting for them
Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) registers to see if someone has another person acting on their behalf.
This can be:
- an attorney under a lasting power of attorney
- an attorney under an enduring power of attorney
- a court appointed deputy
- a guardian for someone who is missing appointed by the High Court
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
You need to fill in a form to search the register. This is a free service.
Send your completed form to:
[email protected]
Fax: 0870 739 5780
You can contact OPG by post:
Office of the Public Guardian
PO Box 16185
Birmingham
B2 2WH
Document Exchange (DX) address:
Office of the Public Guardian
DX 744240
Birmingham 79
OPG will respond within 5 working days. It may take longer if they contact you by post.