The E-Government Portal
The e-government portal is the digital version of a public office. Each body has its own:
- sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es: Tax Agency
- sede.seg-social.gob.es: Social Security
- sede.administracion.gob.es: general portal
What Can You Do in the E-Government Portal?
- Submit applications and documents
- Check the status of your files
- Receive electronic notifications
- Download certificates and receipts
- Pay fees and taxes
Administrative Appeals
If you disagree with an administrative decision, you can appeal:
Hierarchical appeal (recurso de alzada)
- Against acts that do not exhaust the administrative route
- Deadline: 1 month from notification
- Decided by the hierarchical superior
Optional review appeal (recurso de reposición)
- Against acts that do exhaust the administrative route
- Deadline: 1 month from notification
- Decided by the same body (optional)
Judicial review (recurso contencioso-administrativo)
- Before the courts (requires a lawyer)
- Deadline: 2 months from notification
- This is the actual judicial route
Administrative silence
If the Administration doesn't respond in time:
- Positive silence: your request is considered approved (general rule)
- Negative silence: your request is considered denied (exceptions: urban planning, environment, etc.)