Claims against the City may be made by completing a Claim for Damages form and returning an original signed copy to the City Clerk’s Office. City staff cannot provide legal advice to any person concerning a claim against the City. Any person wishing to submit a claim is encouraged to seek the advice of an attorney of their choosing.

Completed claims must be mailed or delivered to:

City of Orange
City Clerk Department
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866.

Alternatively, claims may be filed electronically. On August 10, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution No. 11347 authorizing the City to accept electronically filed California government claims to the City of Orange pursuant to Government Code Section 915. Submit a Claims for Damages form electronically.

For questions or concerns, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500.

For claim status, please contact the City Attorney's Office at (714) 744-5580.

The City Clerk accepts service for summons and subpoenas relating to City business, including subpoenas for the appearance of City employees. The City Clerk does not accept lawsuits which name only an individual and for which the City is not named.

Subpoenas for City records should be served on and received at:

City of Orange
City Clerk Department
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866.

Subpoenas relating to Orange Police Department matters and records are served on and received at:

Orange Police Department
1107 N. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92867

All witness and record fees required under California law must be tendered with the subpoena.