Gonzales, TX · Gonzales County
Notice of Claim Form
The sworn claim form anyone injured or whose property is damaged due to the City of Gonzales must file, sworn before a notary, within 30 days as a prerequisite to any lawsuit against the city.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gonzales · Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cdn.saffire.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Before suing the City of Gonzales for personal injury or property damage, a claimant must file a Notice of Claim describing the incident, damages, and witnesses, and swear that all statements made are true and correct before a notary public. The city must receive the sworn notice within the time limits set by its charter before any legal action can proceed.
Who needs it
Anyone who was injured or whose property was damaged due to the City of Gonzales and intends to make a claim against the city.
Why it needs a notary
The form ends with 'Sworn and subscribed before me a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,' requiring the claimant's signature to be taken under oath before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Notice of Claim Form PDF from the City of Gonzales website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Describe the incident, damages, and any witnesses in detail.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the claim in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized claim to the Gonzales City Secretary within the required deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gonzales. 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 get my Gonzales Notice of Claim notarized?
- Fill in the incident details and damages, then book a remote online notarization session to sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need this form notarized to file a claim against Gonzales?
- Yes, the claimant's statements must be sworn and subscribed before a notary before the city will accept the Notice of Claim.
- Can an online notary notarize a Texas notice of claim?
- Yes, remote online notarization is authorized for sworn statements like this; check with the city if unsure whether they will accept a remotely notarized copy.
- How soon after an incident must I file this notice?
- Generally within 30 days of the injury or property damage, and no later than two years after the occurrence.