Fraud Statute of Limitations
Claims for damages caused by intentional misrepresentation or concealment of material facts.
Shortest
2
years, sourced states
Most Common
3
years, sourced states
Longest
10
years, sourced states
Figures reflect only the states sourced so far — they are not a national range until every jurisdiction is on file.
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State
Time Limit
Citation
What Does Fraud Cover?
01
Investment or securities fraud
02
Real estate misrepresentation
03
Contract fraud and false inducement
04
Concealment of material defects in a sale
Rules That Affect Your Deadline
Factors that can change when the clock starts or how much time you actually have.
01
Discovery-based clock
The deadline runs from when the fraud was or reasonably should have been discovered.
02
Continuing concealment
Active concealment by the defendant can delay when the clock starts.
03
Overlap with contract claims
Fraud tied to a contract may also be subject to the contract deadline.
Most Searched States for Fraud
Common Questions About Fraud Deadlines
What is the statute of limitations for fraud?
It depends on the state. Across the 46 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for fraud ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common.
Which state has the shortest statute of limitations for fraud?
Alabama, Kansas, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and 1 others — 2 years.
Which state has the longest statute of limitations for fraud?
Rhode Island — 10 years.
Can the statute of limitations for fraud be extended?
Sometimes. Common factors that change the deadline include: discovery-based clock; continuing concealment; overlap with contract claims. How they apply varies by state.
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