Your paperwork

Forms and documents you may need

Tell us a little about your situation and we'll show the Court of Protection forms and supporting papers that apply to you. Nothing you answer is sent anywhere — it is all kept in this browser.

A few quick questions

Choose the closest answer. “Not sure” is a fine answer — the list will cover both routes and you can change it later.

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Forms to complete

9 forms listed for your answers.

Forms

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COP1 — application formThe main form that starts the case. Say exactly what decision you are asking the court to make. Who completes it: You. Why: Every Court of Protection application begins here.
COP24 — your witness statementThe facts, in date order, with P at the centre. Say what order you are asking for. Who completes it: You. Why: This is the document the judge reads first.
COP14 — notice to the person, in a way they can understandServed personally on the person, explained in plain terms. Who completes it: You. Why: The person has a right to know the court is being asked to decide about them.
COP20A — certificate of notificationSigned proof of who you told, how, and on what date. Who completes it: You. Why: Filing without this delays the case.
COP1B — supporting information, personal welfareDetails of P's care, health, accommodation, and the people involved. Who completes it: You. Why: Needed for decisions about care, treatment or where someone lives.
COP1A — supporting information, property and financial affairsIncome, outgoings, assets, debts, and the property involved. Who completes it: You. Why: Needed for decisions about money, benefits or property.
COP3 — assessment of capacityPart A is completed by you. Part B must be completed by a suitable professional who has assessed P. Who completes it: A professional. Why: Capacity is presumed, so the court needs evidence about this decision, at this time.
COP4 — deputy's declarationThe promises you sign if the court appoints you as a deputy. Who completes it: You. Why: Included because you are not sure yet whether you will apply to be a deputy.
COP44A — help with fees (fee remission)An application to have the court fee reduced or waived, with your income and outgoings. Who completes it: You. Why: Included so you can check whether you qualify before paying the fee.

Worth knowing

Check with the Office of the Public Guardian whether an LPA is registered before filing. If one is, court may not be needed at all.
You are not sure yet which route applies, so both the welfare and the money documents are listed. Narrow them once you know the exact decision in dispute — the court only decides specific decisions, not a general “best interests” question.
Fees and forms change. Check the current version on GOV.UK before filing, and read the court's directions on the order you receive.

Next steps

General information only — not legal advice. Forms and fees change; check the current version on GOV.UK before filing, and ask a solicitor about your own situation.