Determine in which jurisdiction the pothole is located. If you are going to report a pothole, report it to the proper governing authority
Locate the local government's website. Information for repairing and reporting potholes may be on the city or town's website. Start locally and work your way up. Usually the department of transportation or the department of sanitation is responsible for pothole maintenance.
Report the pothole to the proper authority. Record the name of the person you spoke with. Provide them with detailed information. If you have pictures, provide them.
Get an estimated repair date. Although you may not be privy to this information, as a concerned citizen you have a right to ask. Get a date or a schedule when the local department of transportation or department of sanitation plans to repair the hole.
