Guidance

Apply to be a panel deputy

Use this guidance to apply to be a panel deputy if you are a solicitor, regulated professional or trust corporation.

From:
Office of the Public Guardian
Published
25 February 2025

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Panel Deputy application form

PDF, 178 KB, 6 pages

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Panel Deputy Trust Corporation application form

PDF, 205 KB, 6 pages

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Panel Deputy Commitment form

PDF, 116 KB, 3 pages

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Details

Form you need to complete

The form you need to complete depends on whether you are a solicitor, a regulated professional or a trust corporation.

If you are a solicitor or regulated professional, you will need to complete and send the panel deputy application form.

If you are a trust corporation, you will need to complete and send the trust corporation application form.

You must complete and send the relevant form to the deputy support team at supportteam@publicguardian.co.uk by 2 May 2025.

You are advised to keep a copy of your completed form for your own records.

Find out what OPG does with your information

OPG collects and processes personal data for the exercise of its own and associated public functions. You can find out more in the privacy notice on deputy supervision.

If your application to be a panel deputy is successful, you will be listed on GOV.UK in the list of court-approved professionals.

Updates to this page

Published 25 February 2025

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