Morgan Hill, CA · Santa Clara County
Claim for Damages
This form lets a person submit a claim to the City of Morgan Hill for damages they believe resulted from a City-related incident.
What this form is
Use this form to describe an incident, explain why you believe the City is liable, and list the damages you incurred. The form says a claim generally must be filed within six months of the incident. It asks for claimant and contact details, the claim amount, incident information, a description of the damages, and the names of any public employees involved.
Who needs it
A person seeking damages they believe resulted from an incident for which they believe the City of Morgan Hill is liable should complete this form.
How to submit it
Mail or hand-deliver the completed form and supporting documents to the City Clerk’s Office, 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The form says emailed and faxed claims will not be accepted.
About notarization
This claim form is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Claim for Damages form.
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Complete Each Section
Print clearly and provide claimant details, the claim amount, incident information, and descriptions of the incident and damages.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach copies of itemized receipts, estimates, photographs, medical bills, or other documentation supporting your claim.
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Sign And Date The Form
Sign and date the completed claim form.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Mail or hand-deliver the form to the City Clerk’s Office at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037; do not email or fax it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Claim for Damages?
- No. The form asks the claimant to sign and date it, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Claim for Damages?
- Mail or hand-deliver the completed form and supporting documents to the City Clerk’s Office at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Email and fax submissions are not accepted.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The form asks claimants to attach copies of itemized receipts, estimates, photographs, medical bills, or other documentation supporting the claim.
- When does the form say I must file my claim?
- The form says a claim generally must be filed with the City within six months of the incident, subject to limited exceptions.