Claims

Pothole claims must be filed within seven (7) days from that of the incident!

If it is your intention to file a claim against the City of Providence for alleged injuries or damages, please complete in detail and sign the enclosed. If the petition is not completed in detail with a full description and signature, your claim will be returned to you. When completed please return within 7 days (from date of incident), as per Rhode Island General Laws Section 24-5-13, to the Department of City Clerk for proper filing, together with copies of two estimates, any documents pertaining to said claim, including medical bills.

Claim Forms Available for Download:

Instructions:

Download the appropriate claims in PDF format:

• Personal Injury
  
• Automobile or Property Damage
  (Pothole claims must be filed within seven (7) days from that of the incident! - see above)

1. Complete the petition with original signatures on each.
   
2. Make a photocopy for your records.
   
   
   Please send the completed claims form(s) to:
   
   Office of the City Clerk
   Providence City Hall
   25 Dorrance Street
   Providence, RI 02903