Electronic Notifications
Since 2015, the government can notify you electronically. But there are important differences depending on your situation.
Who Is Required to Receive Electronic Notifications?
Required (Law 39/2015, art. 14.2):
- Legal entities (companies, associations)
- Licensed professionals (lawyers, doctors, architects)
- Public employees
- Entity representatives
Not required (but can opt in voluntarily):
- Individual citizens (natural persons)
How Do They Work?
- The government deposits the notification in your Authorized Electronic Address (DEH)
- You receive an email alert (but the alert is NOT the notification)
- You have 10 calendar days to access the content
- If you don't access within 10 days: you are considered notified (with all consequences)
Consequences of Not Reading on Time
- Deadlines to appeal start counting from day 10
- You can lose rights if you don't act within the deadline
- "I didn't see the email alert" is not a valid excuse
How to Access
- Citizen folder (sede.administracion.gob.es)
- My portal of each body (AEAT, Social Security)
- You need Cl@ve, digital certificate, or DNIe
Practical Tip
Check your citizen folder at least once a week if you're self-employed or have frequent dealings with the government.