North Castle, NY · Westchester County
Notice of Claim
This Notice of Claim is used by a claimant or their attorney to present a claim against a municipality, describing the incident, claimed injuries or damages, and claimant information.
- 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 gives notice of a claim and demand for adjustment and payment, with spaces for the claimant’s contact details, the nature of the claim, and when, where, and how the incident occurred. It also asks the claimant to list claimed injuries or damages and sign a verification stating that the contents are true to their knowledge or belief. Use it to present a claim against the municipality identified on the form.
Who needs it
A claimant making a claim against a municipality, or the claimant’s attorney, completes the form with incident details, claimed damages or injuries, and contact information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a verification with a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the claimant signs the verification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Notice of Claim form from the Town of North Castle.
- 2
Fill In the Claim Details
Enter claimant and attorney information, describe the claim and incident, and list claimed injuries or damages.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the verification during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Municipality
Send the notarized form to the municipality using its required submission process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Castle. 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 with a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification during the video session when directed, and submit the notarized form to the municipality.
- Do I need to sign the verification in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the verification was sworn to before a notary, so the claimant should sign it during the notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm that the municipality will accept the completed form in your circumstances.
- Where do I submit the completed Notice of Claim?
- The form says the claim is presented to the municipality named on it. Confirm the filing destination and any submission requirements 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.