Oklahoma Statute of Limitations (2026)
Civil filing deadlines in Oklahoma under 12 O.S. § 95 — a single statute with clean one, two, three and five-year buckets, and intentional torts in the shortest one.
✓ Last verified: Sep 2026
Common Questions About Oklahoma Deadlines
What is the statute of limitations in Oklahoma?
It depends on the type of claim. Oklahoma filing deadlines range from 1 year to 5 years — for example, personal injury 2 years, breach of a written contract 5 years, medical malpractice 2 years, defamation 1 year.
How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Oklahoma?
2 years under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(3). Two years under the catch-all for injury to the rights of another. Full personal injury rules →
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Oklahoma?
2 years under 12 O.S. § 1053. Two years from the date of death. Full wrongful death rules →
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Oklahoma?
2 years under 76 O.S. § 18. Two years from when the injury was or should have been discovered. Full medical malpractice rules →
What is the statute of limitations for breach of contract in Oklahoma?
5 years under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(1). Five years from breach on a written contract. Full breach of a written contract rules →
How long do you have to sue for defamation in Oklahoma?
1 year under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(4). One year for libel or slander. Full defamation rules →
What is the statute of limitations for property damage in Oklahoma?
2 years under 12 O.S. § 95(A)(3). Two years for injury to personal property, on the same clock as personal injury. Full property damage rules →
Do you have to notify the government before suing in Oklahoma?
Often, yes. Written notice within 1 year; suit within 180 days of denial under 51 O.S. §§ 156, 157. This is usually much shorter than the ordinary deadline.