Statute of Limitations Calculator
Find the filing deadline for a legal claim by adding the limitation period to the date the claim accrued, with a countdown of days remaining. Calculates in your browser.
Filing deadline
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Show the math
The deadline is the accrual date plus the limitation period:
deadline = accrual date + years + months
Limitation periods vary by claim type and state, and the clock can pause ("tolling") for minors, fraud, or absence. The accrual date itself is often disputed. This is a planning aid, confirm your deadline with an attorney. All math runs locally in your browser.
What this does
A statute of limitations calculator finds the filing deadline for a legal claim by adding the limitation period to the date the claim accrued, with a countdown of days remaining.
How it works
The limitation period in years and months is added to the accrual date, usually when the harm occurred or was discovered. The day of the month is clamped to the target month’s length.
How to use it
- Enter the date the claim accrued.
- Enter the limitation period for the claim type.
- Read the filing deadline.
- See the days remaining.
Understanding your result
Limitation periods and accrual dates vary by claim type and state, and the clock can be paused ("tolling") for minors, fraud, or a defendant’s absence. Confirm your deadline with an attorney.
Example
A three-year period from an accrual date of 1 March 2025 sets a filing deadline of 1 March 2028.
Sources & methodology
Last updated .
Frequently asked questions
How is the deadline calculated?
The limitation period (in years and months) is added to the date the claim accrued. The day of the month is clamped to the target month’s length.
What is the accrual date?
Usually the date the harm occurred or was discovered. It can be disputed and varies by claim type, which changes the deadline.
Can the clock be paused?
Yes. "Tolling" can pause the period for minors, fraud, or a defendant’s absence. Confirm your deadline with an attorney.
Is my data kept?
No. Everything is computed locally in your browser.
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