File a Government Claim

How to File a New Claim

Any person or business can file a government claim for damages believed to be caused by the State of California due to the action or inaction of its employees with the Government Claims Program (GCP).

Not sure if your claim qualifies? Click here to read our FAQ

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Download and fill outthe GCP Claim Formto the best of your ability. Don't worry if you don't have all the fields filled out; we will reach out to you if we require more information!	Print and compileyour packet with a $25 filing fee--check or money order--or Fee Waiver Request Form and send to: P.O. Box 989052 MS-414 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052 GCP currently only accepts mail-in or drop box claim submissions.	Keep a copyfor your records, so that you can refer to the exact information when requesting updates on your claim. When an investigation is opened up, an analyst will reach out via postal mail with your claim number and status.

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Download and fill outthe GCP Claim Formto the best of your ability.

Don't worry if you don't have all the fields filled out; we will reach out to you if we require more information!

Print and compileyour packet with a $25 filing fee--check or money order--or Fee Waiver Request Form and send to:

P.O. Box 989052
MS-414
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

GCP currently only accepts mail-in or drop box claim submissions.

Keep a copyfor your records, so that you can refer to the exact information when requesting updates on your claim.

When an investigation is opened up, an analyst will reach out via postal mail with your claim number and status.

FORM DOWNLOAD LINKS

Government Claim Form

Fee Waiver Request

How to Make an Amendment

If you are looking to make changes or add information to an already existing GCP claim, you're in the right place. If you're looking to receive updates on a claim, but not make changes, simply reach out to us by email or phone with your known claim number!

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Gather the information or additional documents you would like to amend to your claim. This can include supporting evidence such as invoices or photos if they are requested by an analyst, change of address, and filing fees.	Write a letter addressed to GCP and mail it to: P.O. Box 989052 MS-414 West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052 Please state your claim number, if known.	Attach your documents to your letter. You may choose to include an explanation for the additional documents to be added. If you're updating your contact address, please clearly indicate the former address and the new address. GCP will then update your claim file with the new information.

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Gather the information
or additional documents you
would like to amend to your claim.

This can include supporting evidence
such as invoices or photos
if they are requested by an analyst,
change of address, and filing fees.

Write a letter
addressed to GCP and mail it to:

P.O. Box 989052
MS-414
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Please state your claim number, if known.

Attach your documents
to your letter. You may choose
to include an explanation
for the additional documents to be added.

If you're updating your contact address,
please clearly indicate the former address and the new address.

GCP will then update your claim file with the new information.