Form

Apply to become someone's deputy (make a declaration): Form COP4

Use this form to tell the court about your personal and financial circumstances, and how you would make decisions on behalf of someone (become their deputy).

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 1 September 2015

Documents

Deputy's declaration: COP4

PDF, 164 KB, 8 pages

Datganiad y dirprwy: COP4

PDF, 249 KB, 8 pages

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You can read more about deputyship and the fees you’ll need to pay if you become a deputy.

This form refers to the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice.

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Published 1 September 2015