Rotterdam, NY · Schenectady County
Notice of Claim
This Notice of Claim records a claimant’s contact details, incident information, and claimed damages for submission to the Town of Rotterdam Clerk.
- 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 give the Town of Rotterdam information about a claim, including the claimant’s contact details, when and how the incident occurred, and the damages or amount claimed. The form states that the claim is made within ninety days of the date it arose and must be notarized before submission to the Town Clerk’s office. The claimant verifies that the notice is true to their knowledge, subject to the form’s stated exception for information and belief.
Who needs it
A person making a claim against the Town of Rotterdam should complete this notice and submit it to the Town Clerk with any supporting receipts, estimates, or photos.
Why it needs a notary
The claimant signs the notice and swears to the verification before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Notice of Claim from the Town of Rotterdam.
- 2
Fill In the Claim Details
Provide your contact information, claim and incident dates, how the claim occurred, and claimed damages.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the claimant’s verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear to the verification and sign before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized form and any supporting receipts, estimates, or photos to the Town Clerk’s office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rotterdam. 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, have the claimant swear to the verification before a notary, and submit it to the Town Clerk’s office. Attach any receipts, estimates, or photos relevant to the claimed damages.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized before submission to the Town Clerk’s office. The claimant must swear to the verification before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and check with the Town Clerk if you have questions about submission.
- What should I include with my claim?
- The form asks for claimant and incident information, a description of how the claim occurred, and the damages or amount claimed. It says to attach any receipts, estimates, and photos.
- What if I am unsure about submission requirements?
- The form directs claimants to submit the notarized notice to the Town Clerk’s office. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Notice of Claim in other New York cities
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