Right of petition

Anyone can address petitions to public administrations on matters within their competence. It is a fundamental right (article 29 of the Spanish Constitution) regulated by Organic Law 4/2001.

What it is

A formal letter in which you ask an administration for something specific: information, an action, an improvement… No lawyer or official form is needed.

Deadlines

Acknowledgement of receipt within 10 working days. Reasoned reply within 3 months of filing at most.

How to file it

Through the institution’s electronic office (with a certificate, Cl@ve or electronic ID) or, signed, at its in-person registry.

This assistant helps you write the letter with the legal structure. It does not file the petition or verify your identity: you file it.

Step 1 of 4

It must be competent in the matter: the town council for municipal issues, the Cabildo for island roads, transport or the environment, CAAF for water.