City of Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Notice of Claim
The Notice of Claim reports a claim for damage, injury, or loss against the City of Plattsburgh and is submitted by the claimant or their legal representative.
- 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 provide the City of Plattsburgh with claimant contact details, information about the damage, injury, or loss, witnesses, and the basis for the claimed value. The form says claims must be presented within 90 days of the damage, injury, or loss and served on the City Clerk's Office by personal service or certified or registered mail. The claimant swears that the information is true and complete to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Who needs it
A person making a claim against the City of Plattsburgh for damage, injury, or loss, or that person's legal representative, may need to submit this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the claimant signs and swears that the notice and its information are true and complete before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the City of Plattsburgh Notice of Claim form.
- 2
Fill In The Claim
Provide claimant details, incident information, witnesses, the basis of the claimed value, and insurance information; attach supporting items as needed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the form during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Serve the notarized form on the City Clerk's Office by personal service or certified or registered mail, following the form's instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Plattsburgh. 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 notarize the Notice of Claim online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session, and serve the form on the City Clerk's Office as instructed.
- Do I need to sign the Notice of Claim in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me,” so the claimant must sign and swear to the notice before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- How must I serve the completed claim?
- The form says to serve it on the City Clerk's Office at 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, either by personal service or certified or registered mail.
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Notice of Claim in other New York cities
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