Documents proving knowledge of languages
Article 13
1. The online tool referred to in Article 4b(1) of Directive 2005/36/EC shall provide for a possibility for the applicant to submit any document proving knowledge of a language, which may be required by the host Member State pursuant to Article 53 of that Directive after issuance of the EPC. 2. Documentary proof of knowledge of languages shall not be part of the documents required for issuing EPC. 3. The competent authority of host Member State may not refuse to issue an EPC based on the lack of the proof of knowledge of languages referred to in Article 53 of Directive 2005/36/EC.