How do I submit a completed Notice of Claim?

The Village instructions say to serve it at Village Hall in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. They state that email and fax submissions are not accepted.

Do I need to sign the Notice of Claim before a notary?

Yes. The Village instructions say the claim must be signed by the claimant and notarized. The form includes a sworn statement for the claimant to sign before a notary.

Can I notarize this form online?

New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign the form remotely.

What if I am unsure how to serve the claim?

The form instructions specify service in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at Village Hall. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

Tuckahoe, NY · Westchester County

Notice of Claim

The Notice of Claim is used by a claimant seeking to assert a personal injury or property damage claim against the Village of Tuckahoe.

Standard form~15 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

The form records the claimant’s information, the type, location and description of the claim, and the damage or injuries reported. The Village instructions say a Notice of Claim against the Village must be signed by the claimant, notarized and served at Village Hall, either in person or by certified mail with return receipt requested. The instructions state that improperly served claims will be rejected and that email and fax submissions are not accepted.

Who needs it

A person asserting a personal injury or property damage claim against the Village of Tuckahoe needs this form to provide the claim information and serve it on the Village.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a sworn statement with a jurat; the claimant named in the notice signs and swears to its contents before the notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download The Form
Download the Village of Tuckahoe Notice of Claim from the Village website.
2
Fill In The Claim Details
Complete the claimant information, claim type, date and time, location, and descriptions of the claim and any injuries or damage.
3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the video session before the notary.
5
Submit To The Village
Serve the notarized form at Village Hall in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested; do not submit it by email or fax.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Tuckahoe. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 completed Notice of Claim?: The Village instructions say to serve it at Village Hall in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. They state that email and fax submissions are not accepted.
Do I need to sign the Notice of Claim before a notary?: Yes. The Village instructions say the claim must be signed by the claimant and notarized. The form includes a sworn statement for the claimant to sign before a notary.
Can I notarize this form online?: New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign the form remotely.
What if I am unsure how to serve the claim?: The form instructions specify service in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, at Village Hall. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

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