A Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney is a legal document used to cancel a previously granted power of attorney. The deed formally ends the authority of an attorney to act on behalf of a donor.

Whether the original power of attorney was created for managing financial affairs, property, or personal matters, a deed of revocation is the correct way to terminate that legal relationship. It is particularly important to use this document if circumstances have changed or the donor no longer wants the appointed attorney to act on their behalf.

What is a Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney?

A Deed of Revocation is a legal declaration that cancels or withdraws a power of attorney. It is typically used when the donor wants to revoke authority previously granted under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Ordinary Power of Attorney.

The document must be made in writing, signed by the donor, and witnessed correctly. It is especially important to notify the attorney and any third parties (such as banks or government bodies) that the LPA has been revoked, so they no longer rely on its authority.

Who is the donor and who is the attorney?

In a Power of Attorney arrangement:

• The donor is the person who gives authority to someone else to act on their behalf. They are the individual whose affairs (whether financial, legal, or personal) are being managed under the power granted.
• The attorney is the person appointed by the donor to act on their behalf. This role carries legal responsibility and must be carried out in the donor’s best interests.

In the context of a Deed of Revocation, it is always the donor who has the legal right to cancel or withdraw the authority previously given to the attorney.

When should you revoke a power of attorney?

You might need to revoke a power of attorney if:

• The attorney is no longer able or willing to act
• The relationship with the attorney has changed (e.g. following a divorce)
• You have appointed a new attorney under a different LPA
• You no longer need assistance managing your affairs
• You want to end the attorney’s authority for any other reason

It is important to note that revocation does not happen automatically. Even if the power is no longer being used, it remains legally valid until properly revoked.

How to revoke a power of attorney

To revoke a power of attorney, you must:

1. Complete a Deed of Revocation, identifying the original attorney, document and donor.
2. Sign the deed in the presence of a witness. The witness must be at leaste 18 years old and not a beneficiary or involved under the Power of Attorney or LPA.
3. Inform the attorney in writing that their authority has been revoked.
4. Notify any institutions or organisations that may have relied on the Power of Attorney (e.g. banks, HMRC, local councils).

If the power of attorney was registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in the UK, you should also send a copy of the Deed of Revocation to the OPG along with a written request to update their records.

Create your Deed of Revocation with Bind

With Bind, you can create a Deed of Revocation in minutes. Simply enter the name and address of the donor, the date of the original power of attorney, and the attorney’s details. Bind takes care of the formatting and structure—ready for signing and witnessing.

You can also download, edit, and store the document, and even generate multiple versions if needed for different attorneys.

Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney – free template

Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney

This Deed of Revocation is made on [Date] by [Name], of [Address] (the "Donor").

I granted a [Document Name] on [Date], appointing the following individual to act as my attorney: [Name], of [Address]

I hereby revoke the [Document Name] and the authority granted by it, with immediate effect. My attorney is no longer authorised to act on my behalf under this [Document Name].

Signed and delivered as a deed by the Donor:
Signature:
Full Name:
Date:

Witness Statement
I confirm that I was present and witnessed the Donor signing this Deed of Revocation.

Signature of Witness:
Full Name:
Address: 
Date:

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