What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-305.
Fraud Deadlines in Utah
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Utah?
In Utah, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 3 years under Utah Code § 78B-2-305.
When does the clock start for fraud in Utah?
Three years, with the clock starting when the aggrieved party discovers or should have discovered the facts constituting the fraud.
Can the Utah deadline for fraud be extended?
Fraud tied to a written instrument may implicate the six-year period under § 78B-2-309.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Utah?
Often, yes. Notice of claim within 1 year under Utah Code § 63G-7-402. The Governmental Immunity Act of Utah requires a notice of claim to be filed within one year after the claim arises, and suit within one year after the claim is denied. That one year replaces the four years an ordinary Utah personal injury claimant would get —…
How does Utah compare to other states for fraud?
Utah'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 Utah:
