The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is the agency responsible for recording and registering LPAs and for protecting the interests of those who lack capacity.
A Lasting Power of Attorney cannot be used until it is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. They charge a fee, currently up to £82, for each LPA application received depending on your circumstances.
The OPG operates a register of LPAs and if an original is lost then further copies can be issued.
The OPG also has a supervisory function for those with LPAs. if anyone has any concerns in relation to an attorney’s actions or believe that the donor is in some way vulnerable then these concerns can be reported to the OPG and the can decide whether to follow this up with the attorney(s) in question.