A claim inquiry is an allegation that the signatory employer on a SAG-AFTRA, AFTRA or SAG production has violated the collective bargaining agreement in any way.
Once a claim inquiry has been filed with SAG-AFTRA, it is investigated by members of the Contracts team to determine if it is valid with respect to the apparent facts and relevant contract provisions. If the claim inquiry has been determined to have sufficient validity, it is filed by SAG-AFTRA with the employer as a formal claim. If it has not been determined to be valid, the inquiry is closed and the performer(s) who submitted the inquiry is advised of the union’s decision and the reasons for the determination.
Commercials Claim Portal
To file a claims inquiry online for a Commercial or Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast production, click the button above. If you prefer to file by mail or email, download the PDF below.
Music Claim Inquiry Form
Use the form below if you worked on a Music production.
Residuals Claims
Residuals include payments made for Broadcast, Free TV, Basic Cable, Pay TV, Home Video/DVD, New Media, and Theatrical productions. Commercial residuals are not processed by SAG-AFTRA, but are mailed directly from the payroll companies and will not be listed on the Residuals Tracker. If you have a question about commercial residuals, please contact the Commercials Department at (323) 549-6858, or by email: comm.coedinfo@sagaftra.org.
Television, Theatrical, or New Media Claims
Los Angeles - Principal Performers
Use the form below if you worked as a Principal Performer in a Theatrical, Television or New Media production
Los Angeles - Background Actors
- Complete the Entertainment Contracts Background Claim Inquiry Form if you worked as a Background Actor under a theatrical or Television/New Media Contract and wish to file a claim inquiry.
New York - All Principal Performers
Use the form below if you worked as a Principal Performer in New York.
New York - All Background Actors
Complete the Entertainment Contracts Background Claim Inquiry Form if you worked as a Background Actor under a theatrical or Television/New Media Contract and wish to file a claim inquiry.
Resources & Downloads
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Use the form Claim Form for Loss or Damage to Wardrope or Property - Background Actors if you worked as a Background Actor and have a claim for loss of damage to wardrobe or property.
Locals Outside of L.A. and N.Y.
If you would like to submit a claim inquiry with one of our local offices outside of Los Angeles or New York, please complete the Entertainment Contracts Background Claim Inquiry Form if you worked as a Background Actor under a theatrical or Television/New Media Contract and wish to file a claim inquiry.