Alaska Statute of Limitations (2026)
Civil filing deadlines in Alaska under AS ch. 09.10 — two years for nearly every tort, three for contract, and a ten-year statute of repose sitting over the whole scheme.
✓ Last verified: Sep 2026
Common Questions About Alaska Deadlines
What is the statute of limitations in Alaska?
It depends on the type of claim. Alaska filing deadlines range from 2 years to 3 years — for example, personal injury 2 years, breach of a written contract 3 years, medical malpractice 2 years.
How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Alaska?
2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a). Two years from the date of injury. Full personal injury rules →
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Alaska?
2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.55.580(a). Two years from the date of death. Full wrongful death rules →
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Alaska?
2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070. Two years, subject to the discovery rule. Full medical malpractice rules →
What is the statute of limitations for breach of contract in Alaska?
3 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053. Three years from breach. Full breach of a written contract rules →
What is the statute of limitations for property damage in Alaska?
2 years under Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070(a)(3). Two years, on the same clock as personal injury. Full property damage rules →
Do you have to notify the government before suing in Alaska?
Often, yes. Same 2-year deadline; no short pre-suit notice under Alaska Stat. §§ 09.10.070, 09.50.250. This is usually much shorter than the ordinary deadline.