What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Arizona?
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under A.R.S. § 12-543(3).
Fraud Deadlines in Arizona
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Arizona?
In Arizona, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under A.R.S. § 12-543(3).
When does the clock start for fraud in Arizona?
Three years, with the cause of action generally not accruing until discovery of the facts constituting the fraud or mistake.
Can the Arizona deadline for fraud be extended?
Fraud tied to a contract may also implicate the contract deadline. Breach of an employment contract, by contrast, gets only one year under § 12-541.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Arizona?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 180 days; suit within 1 year under A.R.S. §§ 12-821.01, 12-821. Section 12-821.01 requires a notice of claim to be filed with the public entity or employee within 180 days after the cause of action accrues, and the notice must state a specific amount for which the claim can be settled. Section 12-821 then cuts the filing p…
How does Arizona compare to other states for fraud?
Arizona's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. 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. Compare all states →
What Does Fraud Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the fraud deadline in Arizona:
