City of Dunkirk, NY · Chautauqua County
Notice of Claim
This Notice of Claim lets a claimant describe alleged injuries or damages and request payment from the City of Dunkirk.
- 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
This one-page form presents a claim against the City of Dunkirk for alleged injuries or damages. The claimant provides contact information, describes what happened, gives the date and location, and states the amount and type of damages. Use it to submit a claim to the city; the form asks the claimant to swear that its contents are true, subject to the stated exception for matters based on information and belief.
Who needs it
A person making a claim against the City of Dunkirk for alleged injuries or damages can use this form to provide the requested details.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the claimant signs and swears to the truth of the claim before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Dunkirk Notice of Claim form.
- 2
Fill In the Claim
Provide your contact information and describe the alleged injuries or damages, including when and where they arose.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the claim during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized Notice of Claim to the City of Dunkirk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Dunkirk. 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 this Notice of Claim?
- Complete the form with your contact details and information about the alleged injuries or damages, swear to the claim before a notary, then submit it to the City of Dunkirk.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me,” so the claimant must swear to the claim and sign before the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. You can book with a commissioned online notary and sign during a video session.
- What if I am unsure about submitting the claim?
- The form is directed to the City of Dunkirk. For questions about how or where to submit it, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Notice of Claim in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.