Every jurisdiction in our dataset that gives 6 years to file a dog bite claim, with the governing statute.
Quick answer: 3 of 51 jurisdictions give 6 years for dog bite claims: Maine, Minnesota, North Dakota.
Data last reviewed: October 2026. General information, not legal advice.
| State | Statute | Clock starts |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 | Date of bite, attack, or injury |
| Minnesota | Minn. Stat. § 541.07(1) | Date of bite, attack, or injury |
| North Dakota | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(5) | Date of bite, attack, or injury |
3 of 51 jurisdictions: Maine, Minnesota, North Dakota.
Other states allow 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years. See the links on this page for each group.
Not always. Many states pause or extend the clock for minors, for harm that is discovered late, or when the defendant hides the wrong, and claims against governments often require earlier notice. Check your state's page for its exceptions.