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Damage Claim

Be advised that the majority of damage claims are denied under governmental immunity laws, MCL 691.1402 and MCL 691.1403

Highway defect claims (including potholes) should only be submitted to MDOT if damage occurred on a state trunkline (M, I or US route), not local or county roads. If you have questions about road jurisdiction, contact your local MDOT region office or county road commission.

All damage claim forms must be submitted to the region office where damages occurred. 

Claims under $1,000
Upon receipt of your damage claim under $1,000, MDOT will investigate the incident. Investigations typically take at least 90 days. Be advised that the majority of defect claims are denied under governmental immunity laws.

Claims of $1,000 or more
If your alleged damage claim is $1,000 or more, you can recover only by filing a lawsuit against MDOT. You should consult a private attorney if you want to pursue this option.

Damage Claims Procedure

  • Download Form 3600.
  • Print and completely fill out the form.
  • Sign and notarize the form.
    • Notarization is not required to submit a claim, but you are encouraged to do so since claims recommended for payment after the review process must be notarized.
  • Attach supporting documentation.
  • Keep a copy for your records.
  • Return form and documentation to the MDOT region office located in the county where the incident occurred.
  • If damage occurred within an MDOT work zone, fill out Form 1119D.
MDOT RPI Region Map
Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT offices listed for each county below.

Counties

Mail to

Phone

Arenac
Bay
Saginaw
Damage Claim
Bay City TSC
2950 E. Wilder Road
Bay City, MI 48706
989-671-1555
Genesee
Lapeer
Shiawassee
Damage Claim
Davison TSC
9495 E. Potter Road
Davison, MI 48423
810-653-7470
Huron
Sanilac
St. Clair
Tuscola
Damage Claim
Huron TSC
9495 E. Potter Road
Davison, MI 48423
810-941-7819
Clare
Gladwin
Gratiot
Isabella
Midland
Damage Claim
Mt Pleasant TSC
1212 Corporate Drive
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
989-773-7756

Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT offices listed for each county below.

Counties

Mail to

Phone

Allegan
Barry
Ionia
Kent
Damage Claim
Grand Rapids TSC
2660 Leonard St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-464-1800
Lake
Mecosta
Montcalm
Newaygo
Osceola
Damage Claim
Cadillac TSC
7915 South US-131 Hwy
Cadillac, MI 49601
231-775-3486
Mason
Muskegon
Oceana
Ottawa
Damage Claim
Muskegon TSC
2225 Olthoff St
Muskegon, MI 49444
231-777-3451
Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT office listed below.

County/City

Mail to

Phone

City of Detroit (I,M, or US routes within the city limits) Damage Claims
Detroit TSC
1060 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
313-965-6350
Macomb County Damage Claims
Macomb TSC
26170 21 Mile Road
Chesterfield Township, MI 48051
585-421-3920
Oakland County Damage Claims
Oakland TSC
800 Vanguard Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-451-0001
Wayne County (I,M, or US routes outside of the city limits)

Taylor TSC
6510 Telegraph Road
Taylor, MI 48180

313-375-2400
Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT office listed below.

Counties

Mail to

Phone

Alcona
Alpena
Antrim
Benzie
Charlevoix
Cheboygan
Crawford
Emmet
Grand Traverse
Iosco
Kalkaska
Leelanau
Manistee
Missaukee
Montmorency
Ogemaw
Oscoda
Otsego
Presque Isle
Roscommon
Wexford
Damage Claims
North Region Office
1088 M-32 East
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-731-5090
Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT office listed below.

Counties

Mail to

Phone

Berrien
Branch
Calhoun
Cass
Kalamazoo
St. Joseph
Van Buren
Damage Claims
Southwest Region Office
1501 Kilgore Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-337-3900
Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT office listed below.

Counties

Mail to

Phone

Delta
Dickinson
Gogebic
Iron
Menominee
Damage Claims
Crystal Fall TSC
120 Tobin-Alpha Road
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
906-875-6644
906-875-6264 (fax)
Baraga
Houghton
Keweenaw
Marquette
Ontonagon
Damage Claims
Ishpeming TSC
100 S. Westwood Drive
Ishpeming, MI 49849
906-485-4270
888-920-6368 (toll free)
906-485-4875 (fax)
Alger
Chippewa
Luce
Mackinac
Schoolcraft
Damage Claims
Newberry TSC
14113 M-28
Newberry, MI 49868
906-293-5168
866-740-6368 (toll free)
906-293-3331 (fax)
Questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT office listed below.

Counties

Mail to

Phone

Livingston
Monroe
Washtenaw
Damage Claims
Brighton TSC
10321 E. Grand River, Ste. 500
Brighton, MI 48116
810-227-4681
Jackson
Hillsdale
Lenawee
Damage Claims
Jackson TSC
2750 N. Elm Road
Jackson, MI 49201
517-780-7540
Clinton
Eaton
Ingham
Damage Claims
Lansing TSC
2700 Port Lansing Road
Lansing, MI 48906
517-335-3754