Court of Protection Orders

To verify your ID: We will need a selfie photograph from the person who is requesting to be the COP Deputy, not the account holder. The photos must be from the front and side profile. You will need to attach this with the online form and documentation below. 

If you are requesting a COP Order over someone's account and are already a NatWest customer you will need to send:

• One form of ID for the deputy.
• One form of ID for the protected person (If you cannot provide this you will need to provide an explanation in your email to us and your application may take longer than our usual timescales).
• The original COP confirmation documents OR a certified copy. 

If you are requesting a COP Order over someone's account and you are not a NatWest customer you will need to send: 

• One form of ID and one form of proof of address for the deputy.
• One form of ID for the protected person (If you cannot provide this you will need to provide an explanation in your email to us and your application may take longer than our usual timescales).
• The original COP confirmation documents OR a certified copy.

General Guidance:

• Individuals who hold accounts with other Natwest Group Brands (e.g. Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank) must provide proof of identity and proof of address as above.
• The information on the COP document provided must match the information on any ID or proof of address, otherwise we will be unable to action the request.
• If you are requesting more than one deputy on a single account, you will need to fill out separate forms for each deputy being registered, or alternatively you can register with us in a branch. 

• A valid passport
• EU and EEA National Identity Card
• Benefits entitlement letter issued within the last 12 months
• HMRC Tax notifications and correspondence
• UK/EU/EAA driving licence
• Travel documents issued by the UK government
• Northern Ireland voters card
• Armed forces/military ID card

For more information on acceptable forms of identification please look at our Caring for someone vulnerable page.

• UK/EU/EAA driving licence
• Council tax bill/demand letter/exemption certificate issued within 12 months
• Bank/Building Society statement
• Benefits entitlement letter issued within the last 12 months
• Credit union statement
• HMRC Tax notifications and correspondence
• UK utility bill (gas, electricity, water, telephone landline)
• UK/EU/EEA Mortgage statement / Mortgage correspondence
• Tenancy agreement from local council or housing association issued within 12 months

For more information on proof of address that we can accept please look at our Caring for someone vulnerable page.

There is no need to book an appointment and you come along to any of our branches at a time that works best for you. The account holder does not need to be there and the registration can be completed as long as you have the correct documents with you.

• A valid passport
• EU and EEA National Identity Card
• Benefits entitlement letter issued within the last 12 months
• HMRC Tax notifications and correspondence
• UK/EU/EAA driving licence
• Travel documents issued by the UK government
• Northern Ireland voters card
• Armed forces/military ID card

For more information on acceptable forms of identification please look at our caring for someone vulnerable page.

• UK/EU/EAA driving licence
• Council tax bill/demand letter/exemption certificate issued within 12 months
• Bank/Building Society statement
• Benefits entitlement letter issued within the last 12 months
• Credit union statement
• HMRC Tax notifications and correspondence
• UK utility bill (gas, electricity, water, telephone landline)
• UK/EU/EEA Mortgage statement / Mortgage correspondence
• Tenancy agreement from local council or housing association issued within 12 months

For more information on proof of address that we can accept please look at our caring for someone vulnerable page.