Our target is to process powers of attorney (PoA) within 30 working days of receiving the document. While we maintain this target, we are currently taking longer to process PoAs. This week we are working on:
- Electronic (EPOAR) submissions: received on 14 September 2017, 6 week waiting period
- Postal submissions: received around 28 August 2017, 9 week waiting period
If you wish to make a request to have your PoA considered for expedited processing, please email OPG@scotcourts.gov.uk and provide the reason why the case should be prioritised and processed before others currently in the queue.
You should receive a response advising whether the request is granted or refused. If your request is granted the case will be processed within 5 working days. Further information on our expedited process is available.