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Court of Protection in England and Wales

COP1: Apply to the Court of Protection

Find the official COP1 form, understand its purpose and prepare the documents and questions needed before using it.

Open current official COP1 form and guidance

What COP1 is used for

COP1 is an application form used in the Court of Protection routes specified by its official guidance. Supporting forms depend on the decision requested.

Prepare before you start

  • The decision the court is being asked to make
  • Details of the person concerned and relevant people
  • Supporting evidence and forms required by the route
  • Permission, notification and fee information

Which fee applies?

Check current Court of Protection fees and remission guidance.

Check the published fee schedules

Check the next step

Capacity, authority, notification and application requirements are case-specific. Do not assume COP1 alone is a complete application.

Read the related practical guide

Official version and source

HMCTS COP1 publication. Checked 13 September 2026. Publication update dates can cover guidance as well as the form itself. Always download the current document from the official page.

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