Detroit, MI · Wayne County
Claim Form
The City of Detroit Claim Form is for people seeking to make a claim against the city after an accident involving injury or property damage, and requires the claimant’s signature to be notarized.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to report an accident and make a claim against the City of Detroit. It asks for the accident’s location and details, injuries or damage, witnesses, insurance information, and the amount claimed. The form states that notice of a claim must be filed no later than 45 days from the accident date and requests supporting materials such as photos and repair estimates, depending on the type of damage.
Who needs it
Anyone making an accident-related injury or property damage claim against the City of Detroit should complete and submit this form with relevant supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a Michigan jurat stating the claim was subscribed and sworn to before a notary; the claimant signs the claim before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Claim Form
Get the City of Detroit Claim Form and review its accident and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete the Claim Details
Describe the accident, injuries or damage, witnesses, insurance information, and amount claimed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the claim during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized form and relevant supporting documents to the Detroit Law Department Claims Section.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Detroit. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a Detroit claim form?
- Complete and notarize the form, then return it to the Detroit Law Department Claims Section. The form requests supporting documents, which vary by vehicle or property damage.
- Do I need to notarize this claim form?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the claimant.
- Can I sign the form with an online notary?
- Michigan permits remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; check that the city accepts the completed form.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The form lists items such as photos, repair estimates or receipts, vehicle registration, and insurance documents, depending on the type of claim. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.