What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Florida?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 4 years under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(i).
Fraud Deadlines in Florida
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Florida?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 4 years under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(i).
When does the clock start for fraud in Florida?
Four years.
Can the Florida deadline for fraud be extended?
Section 95.031 governs when a fraud claim accrues and supplies an outer limit. Securities claims under ch. 517 run separately on a two-year discovery clock under § 95.11(5)(f), capped at five years from the violation.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Florida?
Often, yes. Written claim generally presented within 3 years under Fla. Stat. § 768.28(6)(a). Section 768.28 contains written-presentment and denial conditions before suit, with different provisions for certain claims including wrongful death and contribution. Verify the current statutory text for the specific governmental defendant and claim.
How does Florida compare to other states for fraud?
Florida's 4 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 Florida:
