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Office of the Public Guardian Online (OPGO) is an online information and service portal for all matters related to the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Court-appointed Deputies.
The Public Guardian carries out functions under section 31 of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) to enable and protect persons who lack mental capacity. The OPG is a Division of MSF. The Office supports the Public Guardian in carrying out his/her functions.
The OPG is a Division of the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). The Office supports the Public Guardian in carrying out his/her functions. The Public Guardian carries out functions under section 31 of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) to enable and protect persons who lack mental capacity.
Office of the Public Guardian, Ministry of Social and Family Development Email: enquiry@publicguardian.gov.sg Tel: 1800 111 2222 Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 6 pm Saturday: 8.30 am to 1 pm
3 key steps to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Refer to Quick Reference Guide or Instructional Video for details. Visit any ServiceSG centre for in-person assistance if needed. Apply for an LPA. *This refers to a Singapore solicitor qualified to practise Singapore law in a Singapore law practice.
The LPA is a legal document and a deed*, which allows a person who is at least 21 years of age (' Donor '), to voluntarily appoint one or more persons (' Donee (s) ') to make decisions and act on his/her behalf if he/she loses mental capacity one day.
OPG Online is an online platform for making transactions with the Office of the Public Guardian, which include making and certifying a LPA and submitting a Deputy Report.
The role of a professional deputy is an important one, in which the professional deputy must be prepared to make key decisions affecting P’s property & affairs and personal welfare.
1. For Corppass users, your Corppass Admin must set up and assign “MSF-OPGO-CP” e-Service to you before you can log onto OPGO with your Corppass. Please refer to the Corppass website for more information. 2. Certificate Issuers may log in via both Singpass and Corppass.
One of the following professionals can be the certificate issuer for your LPA: a medical practitioner accredited by the Public Guardian; a practising lawyer or a registered psychiatrist.
