Any claim against the City must be completed in accordance with California Government Code sections 900-915.4. Most claims must be submitted to the Risk Management Department no later than six months after the date of the incident or event. Be sure your claim is against the City of San Diego, not another public entity.  The claim form must be accurately completed and signed. You will have the option to attach additional documentation should you need to provide more detail where space is insufficient. Upon completion of the online claim form, it will be submitted to the Public Liability Division for review.

Please be advised that the City is prohibited from providing legal advice. Claimants should consult an attorney as necessary.

Information requested by the Public Liability Division does not guarantee that your claim has been accepted for payment nor does it mean that the City accepts liability. Any information provided will be evaluated as part of the investigative process.

Online Claim Form

When filling out the form, please be as accurate as possible to expedite the investigation process.

• Attach written justification for the amount of loss indicated on the form:
• Property damage claims require an estimate and photographs of the damage.
• Personal injury claims should be accompanied by unaltered copies of bills from treating physician(s) or other expenses incurred from the injury sustained.

The fastest and most efficient way to file a claim against the City is by submitting your claim using the online claim form.

These claims are submitted for review upon completion. However, you may choose to file a paper claim form which must be accurately completed, printed, signed by the claimant and mailed to:

City of San Diego
Risk Management Department
1200 Third Ave., Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92101
Fax number: 619-236-6106