Do I need a notary for the Watsonville damage claim?

No. The form calls for the claimant’s or representative’s signature and date, not notarization. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Watsonville claim form?

Return it to the City of Watsonville City Clerk at 275 Main St., Suite 400, Watsonville, CA 95076. The form lists (831) 768-3040 as the telephone number.

What information and documents does the claim request?

The form asks for claimant and incident details, an explanation and estimate of damages, and witness information. It instructs claimants to attach two estimates and allows separate sheets for additional details.

Does the form state a filing period?

Yes. It gives filing periods of six months for claims involving death or personal injury and one year for claims involving damage to real property.

Watsonville, CA · Santa Cruz County

No notary required

Claim for Personal Injury or Property Damage

This form lets a person submit a claim to the City of Watsonville for personal injury, death, or damage to real property.

What this form is

Use this form to report an incident and claim damages from the City of Watsonville. It asks for claimant and contact information, when and where the incident occurred, what caused the claimed damages, and their amounts. The form states filing periods for claims and asks claimants to attach two estimates, with separate sheets or supporting records as needed.

Who needs it

A person seeking compensation from the City of Watsonville for death, personal injury, or real property damage can complete and submit this claim.

How to submit it

Return the completed claim to the City of Watsonville, City Clerk, 275 Main St., Suite 400, Watsonville, CA 95076. The form lists (831) 768-3040 as the telephone number.

About notarization

This claim is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim Form
Download the City of Watsonville claim form.
2
Complete The Form
Provide claimant details, incident information, the alleged cause, and an estimate of damages.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach two estimates and, as needed, separate sheets and copies of bills or repair estimates.
4
Submit The Claim
Return the completed form to the City Clerk at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Watsonville damage claim?: No. The form calls for the claimant’s or representative’s signature and date, not notarization. It does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Watsonville claim form?: Return it to the City of Watsonville City Clerk at 275 Main St., Suite 400, Watsonville, CA 95076. The form lists (831) 768-3040 as the telephone number.
What information and documents does the claim request?: The form asks for claimant and incident details, an explanation and estimate of damages, and witness information. It instructs claimants to attach two estimates and allows separate sheets for additional details.
Does the form state a filing period?: Yes. It gives filing periods of six months for claims involving death or personal injury and one year for claims involving damage to real property.

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This Claim for Personal Injury or Property Damage doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Watsonville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.