OPG Death Certificate News

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) ends death certificate requirement for verification of death – but the OPG MUST be advised of the death of EVERYONE who had a registered Lasting Power of Attorney during their lives

The OPG no longer requires a death certificate to be sent to them following a notification that a donor has died.

They will now use the Government Life Event Verification system.

But a nominated attorney MUST let us or the OPG know directly when the person they are appointed to act for dies.

What happens when you notify us of a death

• We notify the OPG of the death 

• You send us the original LPA so that we can process any updates and cancellations with the OPG directly

• The OPG will then use the Life Event Verification system to verify the death and will then write to the relevant person to acknowledge this

• The OPG will confidentially dispose of the LPA

• If a court appointed deputy or guardian passes away, the OPG will advise what action should be taken next. If a new deputy is needed, the OPG will let the relevant local authority know so they can help with this. If a new guardian is needed, the OPG will let the relevant parties know so that they can take appropriate action.