Sunnyside, WA · Yakima County
Claim for Damages Packet
The Claim for Damages Packet is for people seeking compensation for injury or property damage they believe the City of Sunnyside caused, and includes instructions and a Standard Tort Claim Form.
- 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 packet explains how to complete a Standard Tort Claim Form and provides sections for property damage, automobile incidents, and physical injury. The City asks claimants to provide the requested information and supporting evidence, such as estimates, receipts, bills, or photographs. The packet says the form must have an original signature and asks that it be notarized, although notarization is not required. Submitting a claim does not guarantee payment; the City investigates to determine responsibility.
Who needs it
A person seeking compensation for an injury or property damage they believe the City of Sunnyside is responsible for should complete the form or have an authorized representative do so.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and Sworn” jurat; the claimant must sign the claim in the notary’s presence, and the packet says notarization is requested but not required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Claim for Damages Packet from the City of Sunnyside and read its instructions before completing the form.
- 2
Complete the Claim Form
Provide all requested information and attach available supporting documents, such as estimates, receipts, bills, or photographs.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and ask the City whether it accepts an online-notarized document.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the claim in the notary’s presence during the video session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the form and supporting documents to the City Clerk’s Office using a method the City confirms it accepts.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sunnyside. 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 the Claim for Damages Form notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session as directed. The packet requires an original signature and says to sign in the notary’s presence; confirm with the city if unsure whether an online-notarized document meets its requirements.
- Do I need to have this claim notarized?
- The packet says notarization is not required by law but is requested by the City. It also says the claimant must sign the form in the presence of a notary.
- Who may sign the claim form?
- The packet lists the claimant, a person with written power of attorney, an attorney in fact, an attorney admitted to practice in Washington on the claimant’s behalf, or a court-approved guardian or guardian ad litem.
- How do I submit the completed claim?
- The packet provides the City Clerk’s Office address for mail or in-person delivery and lists an email address for the form and supporting documents. Its instructions also say the form requires an original signature and cannot be submitted electronically by fax or email; check with the City about the appropriate submission method.