Registered PoA
After we have registered the power of attorney (PoA) the details of it will be added to the public register. We will then issue certain documentation.
Returned by EPOAR online system
- Sender (usually a solicitor)
A certificate signed by the Public Guardian and copy of the PoA (in PDF format) will be available electronically for the sender to access and download. The Public Guardian’s crest will appear on the certificate and on each page of the PoA. Each page of the PoA will be numbered, contain the Public Guardian’s reference and a unique certificate number.
Once the documentation has been downloaded, you will need to print this as it needs to be certified before it can be used. Further information is detailed on the certificate regarding who can do this.
A copy of the PoA in PDF format will be sent by e-mail to the email address that was input in EPOAR. This copy is for information only and should not be used by the attorney when exercising their powers.
If it was stated in the PoA that the specified persons are to receive a copy it will be sent by email to the address input in EPOAR. This copy is for information purposes only and should not be used by the attorney when exercising their powers.
Returned by postal system
From 1 July 2023 a certificate displaying the crest watermark will be issued. The crest will appear on the certificate and all pages of the PoA. The certificate along with a paper copy of the PoA will be returned to the sender in the post. The original PoA will also be returned.
PoAs sent to us via the postal service do not require to be certified as we have seen the original deed and have a scanned image on file.
If the PoA was registered prior to 1 July 2023 an embossed certificate with a red seal will have been issued. This style of certificate continues to be a valid form of legal authority.
A copy of the PoA will with be sent by post or email, depending on the granter's preference indicated on the registration form. This copy is for information only and should not be used by the attorney when exercising their powers.
If it was stated in the PoA that the specified persons are to receive a copy, this will be sent in the post or by email depending on the preference indicated on the registration form. This copy is for information purposes only and should not by used by the attorney when exercising their powers.