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OPG is consulting on a change in how errors and discrepancies in PoA submissions are handled to improve the efficiency and accuracy of PoA registrations. Given the increasing volume of PoA submissions and the associated administrative burden caused by errors and discrepancies in the names of the granter or attorney, we are proposing to reject and return PoAs with identified errors, rather than contacting the sender for clarification. Our proposal document outlines the finer details
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and that written evidence is provided to confirm this. When can an attorney start acting? A continuing attorney i.e. an attorney with powers to deal with finances and/or property can begin acting as soon as the PoA is registered with us. However some granters may wish for the attorney to begin, . A welfare attorney can only act during periods of the granter’s incapacity. Can the PoA be changed once
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? Popular pages The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 Power of Attorney - what you need to know Changing and amending a power of attorney Common questions Can
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We appreciate that in some cases there is a genuine need for a power of attorney (PoA) to be processed urgently due to the granter’s circumstances. We offer an expedited registration service in recognition of this. To request this service we need key information from you and the reason why the PoA is to be given priority over other PoAs. Please complete our form if you wish to request this service. If your request is granted the expedited PoA will usually be processed within 5 working days
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Since March 2020 the majority of powers of attorney (PoA) have been processed electronically under current special measures. For the foreseeable future this practice will continue which means the majority of PoAs received via the postal system will be processed electronically. Please note that the electronic certificate of registration is a proper extract and is not a temporary certificate. It is as valid as those issued with the red seal. As this style of certificate of registration is valid
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Our target is to process powers of attorney (PoA) within 30 working days of receiving the document. This week we are working on: Electronic (EPOAR) submissions: received on 16 December 2019, 55 working days waiting period Postal submissions: received around 6 December 2019, 58 working days waiting period We offer an expedited registration service for PoAs that are to be processed urgently. You can request this service by completing our form and emailing it to OPG@scotcourts.gov.uk
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Our target is to process powers of attorney (PoA) within 30 working days of receiving the document. This week we are working on: Electronic (EPOAR) submissions: received on 16 December 2019, 58 working days waiting period Postal submissions: received around 6 December 2019, 64 working days waiting period We offer an expedited registration service for PoAs that are to be processed urgently. You can request this service by completing our form and emailing it to OPG@scotcourts.gov.uk
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Our target is to process powers of attorney (PoA) within 30 working days of receiving the document. This week we are working on: Electronic (EPOAR) submissions: received on 12 December 2019, 55 working days waiting period Postal submissions: received around 29 November 2019, 64 working days waiting period We offer an expedited registration service for PoAs that are to be processed urgently. You can request this service by completing our form and emailing it to OPG@scotcourts.gov.uk
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Our target is to process powers of attorney (PoA) within 30 working days of receiving the document. This week we are working on: Electronic (EPOAR) submissions: received on 10 December 2019, 53 working days waiting period Postal submissions: received around 19 November 2019, 67 working days waiting period We offer an expedited registration service for PoAs that are to be processed urgently. You can request this service by completing our form and emailing it to OPG@scotcourts.gov.uk
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Our target is to process powers of attorney (PoA) within 30 working days of receiving the document. This week we are working on: Electronic (EPOAR) submissions: received on 6 December 2019, 49 working days waiting period Postal submissions: received around 18 November 2019, 63 working days waiting period We offer an expedited registration service for PoAs that are to be processed urgently. You can request this service by completing our form and emailing it to OPG@scotcourts.gov.uk