LPA Fee Exemptions and Remissions: Eligibility and Evidence

Why this matters

Registration cost can be a barrier, especially where both LPAs are needed. Fee support routes can materially reduce total cost.

Two routes on LPA120 (form version 02.26)

• Exemption: pay no fee
• Remission: pay half the fee (the 02.26 form states £46 per application)

Always check the latest OPG form/version before submission.

Eligibility headlines

• Remission is linked to donor gross annual income before tax (threshold shown as £12,000 on 02.26 form)
• Exemption is linked to listed means-tested benefits
• Personal injury damages above £16,000 can affect exemption unless disregarded in benefit assessment

Common evidence requirements

Applications rely on donor-specific evidence. Incomplete or mismatched documents are a frequent cause of delay.

The 02.26 form expects:

• Donor identity details (name/address/postcode) consistent across all documents
• Evidence for the correct financial year (1 April to 31 March)
• Benefit/income proofs aligned to the selected route
• Supporting documents from benefit/payment providers (not bank statements alone where official evidence is required)

Timing rule

LPA120 and evidence should be submitted at the same time as the LPA registration application.

Operational tips

• Gather documents before submission
• Ensure names match across forms and evidence
• Keep copies of all submitted paperwork
• Track submission dates and references

Avoiding failed fee-support requests

Typical avoidable errors:

• Missing supporting evidence
• Wrong route (exemption vs remission)
• Outdated or inconsistent data
• Submitting fee-help paperwork separately from the LPA application

Next reading

• Registering an LPA: Process and Timescales
• Common Registration Mistakes
• LPA Complete Guide