You have seven days. The Providence City Clerk has the info and related pdf’s.
Pothole claims must be filed within seven (7) days from that of the incident!
If it is your intention to file a claim against the City of Providence for alleged injuries or damages, please complete in detail and sign the enclosed. If the petition is not completed in detail with a full description and signature, your claim will be returned to you. When completed please return within 7 days (from date of incident), as per Rhode Island General Laws Section 24-5-13, to the Department of City Clerk for proper filing, together with copies of two estimates, any documents pertaining to said claim, including medical bills.
A report on Channel 12 included helpful guidelines.