Claim Form

A claim form is how you tell the settlement administrator you are a class member and want your share of a settlement. It typically asks for your name and contact information, a claim ID or notice ID if you received one, facts that show you fit the class (such as when and where you bought a product), how you want to be paid, and a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is true. Some forms also ask for proof, like receipts, account statements, or records of losses.

Not every settlement requires one. Some pay class members automatically because the company already has their information, such as a bank refunding fees to account holders. But many consumer settlements, especially those involving retail purchases, only pay people who file a valid claim by the deadline. If a settlement requires a claim form and you miss the deadline, you generally receive nothing but are still bound by the settlement's release of claims.

Claim forms often offer tiers. A no-proof option usually pays a small, capped amount per household, while documented claims can receive more. Because the total fund is often split among everyone who files, individual payments depend on how many people claim. Filing is free. The only legitimate place to file is the court-approved settlement website or the mailing address named in the official notice; no one can file for you in exchange for a fee without your knowledge.

See our guides on how to file a settlement claim, whether you need proof of purchase, and the list of open settlements you can file for now.