Can other languages apart from Spanish or Valencian be used when addressing or contacting the Public Administration?
Only Spanish and Valencian are recognised by the National law and that of the Valencian Community as official languages. Therefore, other languages cannot generally be used when addressing the Public Administration. There are however certain exceptions, for example, formalities with the notary public, we can ask for certain documents, such as wills, to be written in another language by means of an official translation of the text. Other languages like English or French can also be used on consumer complaint forms for example. It is however becoming more common for Public Administration staff to at least speak other languages so that they can help European residents. Legislative Reference: Law 4/1983, from the 23rd of November, concerning the use and teaching of the Valencian language.
