Croton-on-Hudson, NY · Westchester County
Notice of Claim
This Notice of Claim records details of an injury or damage claim against the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and is completed by the claimant for service on the Village Clerk or Village Attorney.
- 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 the claimant to identify themselves and describe when and where the injury or damage occurred, what happened, and the resulting injury or damage. The claimant swears that the information is true, subject to the form’s stated qualification for matters based on information and belief. The form says the claim must be served on the Village Clerk or Village Attorney in person or by registered or certified mail within 90 days after the claim arises; using this form does not waive Village defenses.
Who needs it
A person making an injury or damage claim against the Village of Croton-on-Hudson can use this form to provide claim details for service on the Village Clerk or Village Attorney.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Notice of Claim from the Village of Croton-on-Hudson.
- 2
Fill In the Claim Details
Provide claimant contact information and describe when, where, and how the injury or damage occurred.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video, sign the form, and swear that the statements are true.
- 5
Submit the Claim
Serve the form on the Village Clerk or Village Attorney in person or by registered or certified mail within 90 days after the claim arises.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Croton-on-Hudson. 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 the Notice of Claim?
- The form says to serve it on the Village Clerk or Village Attorney in person or by registered or certified mail within 90 days after the claim arises.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The claimant must sign and swear to the information before a notary, as stated in the form’s jurat.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn signature by video.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It requests claimant contact details, the date, time and location of the injury or damage, and descriptions of what happened and the resulting injury or damage.
- What if I am unsure how to serve the form?
- The form specifies service on the Village Clerk or Village Attorney in person or by registered or certified mail. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Notice of Claim in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.