Every jurisdiction in our dataset that gives 6 years to file a fraud claim, with the governing statute.
Quick answer: 13 of 51 jurisdictions give 6 years for fraud claims: Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin.
Data last reviewed: October 2026. General information, not legal advice.
| State | Statute | Clock starts |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1 | Date of discovery |
| Indiana | Ind. Code § 34-11-2-7 | Date of discovery |
| Maine | Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 752 | Date of discovery |
| Massachusetts | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2 | Date of discovery |
| Michigan | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5813 | Date of discovery |
| Minnesota | Minn. Stat. § 541.05(6) | Date of discovery |
| New Jersey | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:14-1 | Date of discovery |
| New York | N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 213(8) | Date of discovery (2 years from discovery, or 6 years from fraud, whichever is longer) |
| North Dakota | N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16(6) | Date of discovery |
| Oregon | Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.080(3) | Date of discovery |
| South Dakota | S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-13(6) | Date of discovery |
| Vermont | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 511 | Date of discovery |
| Wisconsin | Wis. Stat. § 893.93(1m)(b) | Date of discovery |
13 of 51 jurisdictions: Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin.
Other states allow 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 10 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.