Complete a Notice of Claim Against City of Syracuse

What is a Notice of Claim? A notice of claim is a legal document that New York law requires be prepared and served as a condition to precedent to later bringing a lawsuit for damages against a municipal or other governmental entity.

You will need to know the following to complete your notice of claim: 

  • The City Claims Department cannot provide any legal advice concerning your claim
  • All claims must be properly submitted in writing to the City within 90 days after claim arises.
  • Claims involving vehicle damage must be submitted by Registered Owner.
  • Service of Notice of Claim by Facsimile or E-mail is not acceptable.
  • This form must be signed before a NOTARY PUBLIC.  
  • Return completed form by CERTIFIED or REGISTERED MAIL to the following address: 

Law Department | 233 East Washington Street, City Hall, Room 300 Syracuse, New York 13202

 

Notice of Claim Form(PDF, 538KB)

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