Are there other ways to submit the Washington State Tort Claim? The process for submitting a claim to the City and links to the online claim filing portal and to the Claim for Damages forms are below.Before filing a Tort Claim, please read these instructions the Tort Claim form and other appropriate forms in their entirety. Claim forms must be submitted directly to the governmental entity. ✓ Tort Claim form is typed or printed clearly in ink. ✓ Tort Claim form is filled out completely. Please provide a copy of all attachments supporting your claim. (estimates, bills, receipts, police report, etc.) 1.