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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.

Region damage claim contacts

  • 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
  • Before submitting a damage claim, check the jurisdiction of a road in Southeast Michigan by visiting https://maps.semcog.org/roadjurisdiction/. If the road falls under state jurisdiction, questions regarding damage claims should be directed to the MDOT office listed below. If a road falls under county or city/village, you must contact the appropriate local agency.

    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
    586-421-3920
    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)
    906-485-4878 (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