Pasco, WA · Franklin County
Claim for Damages
Pasco residents or others claiming injury or property damage they believe the city caused can use this packet to submit a claim to the City Clerk’s Office.
What this form is
This packet contains instructions and a Standard Tort Claim Form for people who believe the City of Pasco is responsible for an injury or property damage. It asks for claimant and incident details, witnesses, damage information, and supporting documents. The city says submitting a claim does not guarantee payment, and the form must have an original signature.
Who needs it
Anyone seeking damages for an injury or property damage they believe the City of Pasco caused can submit this form.
How to submit it
Present the signed original claim form and supporting documents in person or mail them to City of Pasco, City Clerk’s Office, 525 N 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301; fax and email submissions are not accepted.
About notarization
A notary is not required, though the instructions say the city asks that the form be notarized; the claimant signs and declares the information true under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download the Claim Packet
Download the Claim for Damages packet and read the instructions before completing the form.
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Complete and Sign the Form
Provide the requested claimant, incident, witness, and damage information, then sign the form with an original signature.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include available evidence such as damage estimates, receipts, bills, photographs, reports, and other documents that support your claim.
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Submit to the City Clerk’s Office
Present the form and supporting documents in person or mail them to the City Clerk’s Office at 525 N 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for a Pasco Claim for Damages?
- No. The instructions say notarization is not required by law, though the city asks that the form be notarized. The claimant must sign the form and declare the information true under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit a Claim for Damages in Pasco?
- Present the signed original form and supporting documents in person or mail them to the City Clerk’s Office at 525 N 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301. The instructions say fax and email submissions are not accepted.
- What information does the claim form ask for?
- It asks for claimant details, incident dates and location, witnesses, information about injuries or property damage, and the claimed amount. It also asks about insurance and law-enforcement reports.
- Does filing a claim guarantee payment?
- No. The packet says submitting a claim does not guarantee payment. The city investigates to determine whether it is responsible.
Need something notarized?
This Claim for Damages doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Pasco form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.