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Apply for help with Court of Protection fees: Form COP44A

Your fees will vary depending on the circumstances of your case. Read the accompanying notes on completing the application for help with fees (COP44B).

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Published:
1 February 2016
Last updated:
28 July 2026
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  1. Added new version of the Welsh form.

  2. New version of the English and Welsh forms.

  3. Removed lines in guidance and the form about needing to provide evidence of benefits when applying.

  4. Adding English lines in guidance and the form about needing to provide evidence of benefits when applying

  5. Made it clearer about financial information if you are with a partner or completing the form on behalf of a partner. Also changed the question order.

  6. Updated Welsh version to match the English version

  7. Updated eligibility for earnings and benefits

  8. Added the updated version of the notes in Welsh

  9. Updated with clearer guidance on claiming fees for child trust funds

  10. Added Welsh translation

  11. Added a Welsh version of the COP44B guidance notes

  12. Updated forms and how to apply guide published.

  13. Revised form COP44A and guide COP44B.

  14. First published.

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Apply for help with Court of Protection fees: Form COP44A

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