Syracuse, NY · Onondaga County
Notice of Claim Against the City of Syracuse
This three-page form lets a claimant notify the City of Syracuse about a claim, provide supporting details, and authorize release of medical records when seeking damages for personal injury.
- 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
The form asks for the claimant’s contact information, when and where the incident occurred, and a detailed account of the claim. It says claims must be submitted in writing within 90 days after the claim arises and returned by certified or registered mail to the City Law Department; fax and email are not accepted. Supplemental information and a medical-records authorization are included, with the authorization required for claims involving alleged personal injury.
Who needs it
A person making a claim against the City of Syracuse can use this form; vehicle-damage claims must be submitted by the vehicle’s registered owner.
Why it needs a notary
The claimant signs the notice under penalty of perjury, and the form’s subscribed-and-sworn block requires the claimant to sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City of Syracuse Notice of Claim form and review its instructions and supplemental pages.
- 2
Fill In the Claim Details
Enter claimant information, incident details, and any applicable supplemental information or medical-records authorization.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the claimant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the notice during the online session.
- 5
Mail the Form to the City
Return the completed form by certified or registered mail to the City Law Department as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Syracuse. 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 Notice of Claim to the City of Syracuse?
- Complete the form and return it by certified or registered mail to the Law Department, Room 300, City Hall, Syracuse, NY 13202. The form says fax and email service are not acceptable and claims must be submitted within 90 days after they arise.
- Do I need to sign the Notice of Claim before a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be signed before a notary public and includes a subscribed-and-sworn block for the claimant’s signature.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Check that the receiving office can process your remotely notarized document.
- What should I include with a personal injury claim?
- The form says claimants seeking damages for alleged personal injury must complete the attached HIPAA-compliant Medical Records Authorization. It also asks for supporting information such as bills or estimates where applicable.
- What if I am unsure about the city’s submission requirements?
- Review the form’s mailing instructions and contact the City of Syracuse for questions about its requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.