To file a claim against the city, please download and complete the Claim Against the City Form.

 The completed form may be submitted in-person or mailed to (no electronic claims will be accepted):

City of Westminster - City Clerk's Office
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

IMPORTANT– Read before executing and filing claim against the city form.

Claimant is advised to consult his/her private attorney if he/she desires legal advice.

No employee of the city may give legal advice to any claimant relating to private claims.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 911.2:

1. Claims for death, injury to person, or to personal property must be filed no later than six (6) months after the occurrence.

2. Claims for damages to real property must be filed not later than one year after the occurrence. This form is for the convenience of those desiring to present claims against the city.  

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