Harrison, MT · Hudson County

No notary required

Notice Of Tort Claim

The Notice of Tort Claim is Harrison’s form for people filing a claim against the Town, with questions about the incident, claimed losses, and supporting documents.

What this form is

The Town of Harrison identifies this as its official form for filing a tort claim against the Town. Claimants provide information about themselves, the incident, alleged injuries or property damage, and the amount claimed, and submit requested supporting documents. The form states that a timely notice must be filed within 90 days after the incident and that the claimant must complete the form with available information.

Who needs it

A person filing a claim against the Town of Harrison should complete this form and provide the requested information and supporting documents.

How to submit it

Return the completed claim form and requested documents to the Town Clerk, Town of Harrison, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey 07029.

About notarization

This document has no notary block; although its instructions say answers are provided under oath, the claimant signs and dates the certification and medical release.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Notice of Tort Claim form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Questions

    Answer the applicable questions with the information available to you; the instructions say to indicate when an item is not applicable.

  3. 3

    Gather Requested Documents

    Include the documents requested by the form, such as relevant records and, for property damage, repair estimates.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town Clerk

    Return the completed form and requested documents to the Town Clerk at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey 07029.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Notice of Tort Claim?
No. This form has no notary block. Its instructions say answers are provided under oath, and the claimant signs and dates the certification and medical release.
How do I submit the Notice of Tort Claim?
Return the completed form and requested documents to the Town Clerk at Town of Harrison, 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, New Jersey 07029.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks about the claimant, incident, witnesses, alleged injuries or property damage, claimed losses, and supporting documents.
When does the form say to file a claim?
The instructions state that timely notices of claim must be filed within 90 days after the incident giving rise to the claim.