The Indiana Notice of Claim (Portage) is a document that must be filed in the state of Indiana to initiate a legal action. The Notice of Claim must be filed with the Clerk of the Court in the county where the action is to be heard. The Notice of Claim must include a detailed description of the legal claim, a list of the parties involved, and the amount of damages sought. The Notice of Claim must be signed by the individual filing the claim or the individual's attorney. There are two types of Indiana Notice of Claim (Portage): A pleading and a motion. The pleading is a formal written statement of the facts and legal conclusions that form the basis of the claim and is usually filed first. The motion is a request to the court to take a specific action, such as granting summary judgment or issuing an injunction. The Notice of Claim must be filed within the applicable statute of limitations in order to preserve the claim. If the Notice of Claim is not filed within the applicable time period, the claim may be barred forever.