Court & forms
Property & affairs forms
The forms used to become a property and financial affairs deputy in England and Wales, in the usual order. General information, not legal advice — always download the latest version from GOV.UK.
1. COP1 — Application form
Who: The person applying to be deputy
Starts every property & affairs deputyship application.
2. COP1A — Supporting information for property and affairs
Who: The applicant
Sent with COP1 — sets out P's property, money, income and debts.
3. COP3 — Assessment of capacity
Who: A doctor, social worker or other qualified assessor
Shows P lacks capacity to manage property and financial affairs.
4. COP4 — Deputy's declaration
Who: Each proposed deputy
Confirms you're suitable, and your own finances, and that you'll follow the MCA 2005 Code.
5. COP14 / COP14PSA — Notice to P that an application has been issued
Who: The applicant (P must be told in person)
Within 14 days of the court issuing the application.
6. COP15 — Notice to others that an application has been issued
Who: The applicant
Tell at least three people close to P.
7. COP20A / COP20B — Certificate of notification / service
Who: The applicant
Proves P and others were told — send within 7 days of notifying.
8. COP24 — Witness statement
Who: Anyone giving evidence
If the court asks for more information.
9. COP9 — Application within proceedings
Who: Deputy or applicant
To ask the court for something extra, e.g. to sell P's home or make a gift.
10. COP5 — Acknowledgment of service / notification
Who: Anyone notified who wants to agree, object or take part
Within 14 days of being notified.
11. COP44A — Help with fees (with EX160)
Who: The applicant
If P can't afford the court fee.
12. OPG Deputy report — Annual deputy report (OPG)
Who: The deputy
Every year to the Office of the Public Guardian — accounts and decisions.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland use different systems and forms — check the jurisdiction switcher.