Ridgecrest, CA · Kern County
Claim Against the City
This form lets a person submit a claim to the City of Ridgecrest for an injury, damage, loss, or obligation connected with an occurrence.
What this form is
The Claim Against the City form records details about an occurrence and a related injury, damage, loss, indebtedness, or obligation. It asks for claimant contact information, the occurrence date and location, a description of what happened, any known City employees involved, and actual or estimated claim amounts with their basis of computation. The form requests supporting estimates, invoices, or receipts.
Who needs it
A person seeking to make a claim against the City of Ridgecrest for an injury, damage, loss, or obligation can use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This claim is signed and dated without a notary; it requests supporting estimates, invoices, or receipts, but no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Claim Against the City form.
- 2
Complete the Claim Details
Enter claimant contact information, occurrence details, any known City employees involved, and claim amounts with their basis of computation.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach supporting estimates, invoices, or receipts. The form recommends three estimates.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Claim Against the City form request?
- It asks for claimant contact details, the occurrence date and location, a description of the incident, known City employees involved, and actual or estimated claim amounts.
- What documents should I attach to the claim?
- The form requests supporting documentation, including estimates, invoices, or receipts. It recommends three estimates as the basis for computation.
- Do I need a notary for the Claim Against the City form?
- No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block; it requests supporting estimates, invoices, or receipts without requiring a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Claim Against the City form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.