Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001)

Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001) is filed with Sede electrónica del destinatario o registro físico. With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. Estimated total cost: €29 to €29. Official tasa (government fee): Free of charge.

We draft your exercise of the fundamental right to petition (art. 29 CE plus LO 4/2001) before any public authority (the Cortes, the Government, regional assemblies, town councils, public bodies). You do not have to prove a legitimate interest (art. 1). Deadline for a reasoned reply: 3 months (extendable to 9). If they do not reply, or the reply is inadequate: appeal for constitutional protection (recurso de amparo) before the Constitutional Court (art. 41 LOTC). It covers legislative proposals, general complaints, collective petitions (with an annex of signatures), pardon requests and statements of opinion on public matters.

Estimated total cost
€29 to €29
Managora's fee
€35.09 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
Free of charge. (suplido: paid to the authority on your behalf, no VAT)
Processing time
Acknowledgement of receipt: 10 days. Reasoned reply: 3 months (extendable to 9). Amparo before the Constitutional Court: 30 days if there is no reply.
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: Our fee 29 euros, and the procedure itself is free. The derecho de petición (right to petition) carries no tasa (official fee)..

Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001): how is it filed?

  1. 1Answer the questions in the chat (around 5 minutes).
  2. 2We identify the competent recipient and frame the petition.
  3. 3Payment of 29 € for the advice.
  4. 4We hand you the written document ready for submission.

Which documents do you need?

  • DNI / NIE of the petitioner.
  • If collective: list of signatures with DNI numbers.
  • The text of the petition, clearly worded.
  • Documentation supporting the facts relied on.

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Legal framework: art. 29 CE plus LO 4/2001 plus art. 41 LOTC (amparo).
  • No need to prove a legitimate interest.
  • Acknowledgement of receipt: 10 days.
  • Reasoned reply: 3 months (extendable to 9).
  • Amparo before the Constitutional Court: 30 days if there is no reply or the reply is inadequate.
  • Grounds for rejection (art. 8): insufficient identification, subject matter outside the body's remit, petition already processed with nothing new.
  • This is NOT an administrative appeal: it does not challenge decisions.
  • Natural companion procedures: acceso_informacion_publica, recurso_amparo_tc, derecho_iniciativa_legislativa_popular.

Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001): frequently asked questions

Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001): how much does it cost?

The estimated total cost (our fee + official tasas and taxes) is €29 to €29: Our fee 29 euros, and the procedure itself is free. The derecho de petición (right to petition) carries no tasa (official fee).. Managora's fee is €35.09, 21% VAT included (€29.00 net + €6.09 VAT). The official tasa charged by the authority (a suplido paid on your behalf, no VAT) is: Free of charge..

Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001): how long does it take?

Acknowledgement of receipt: 10 days. Reasoned reply: 3 months (extendable to 9). Amparo before the Constitutional Court: 30 days if there is no reply.

Ejercicio del derecho de petición (exercise of the right to petition, LO 4/2001): which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: DNI / NIE of the petitioner., If collective: list of signatures with DNI numbers., The text of the petition, clearly worded., Documentation supporting the facts relied on.. You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Sede electrónica del destinatario o registro físico. You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Sede electrónica del destinatario o registro físico.

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