Statute of Limitations in Alaska
How long do you have to file a lawsuit in Alaska? In Alaska, the statute of limitations is 2 years for personal injury, 3 years for written contracts and 2 years for defamation; most other civil claims fall between 2 and 3 years. Every period below is linked to its official Alaska statute.
This tool provides estimates for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Limitation periods depend on discovery rules, tolling, statutes of repose, and the specific facts. Always verify against the cited statute or consult a Alaska attorney.
Alaska statute of limitations by claim type
Every Alaska civil deadline below is quoted from the statute and linked to its official text. Verified 2026-06-12 against the official Alaska statutes (codes.findlaw.com).
| Claim type | Limitation period | Statute | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal injury | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 | |
| Wrongful death | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 | 2-year tort period (action under AS 09.55.580) |
| Written contract | 3 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053 | |
| Oral contract | 3 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053 | |
| Property damage | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 | |
| Medical malpractice | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 | 2 yrs from accrual/discovery; 10-year repose |
| Defamation (libel/slander) | 2 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070 | libel and slander; 2 years |
| Debt collection | 3 years | Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053 |
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Alaska deadlines at a glance
In Alaska, civil filing deadlines run from 2 years (personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, medical malpractice and defamation) to 3 years (written contract, oral contract and debt collection). Its 2 years personal-injury deadline is in line with most states.
Several Alaska claims carry specific accrual, discovery, or repose rules worth noting:
- Wrongful death (2 years): 2-year tort period (action under AS 09.55.580) (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070).
- Medical malpractice (2 years): 2 yrs from accrual/discovery; 10-year repose (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070).
- Defamation (2 years): libel and slander; 2 years (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070).
New to limitation periods? Read what a statute of limitations is: how the clock accrues, the discovery rule, and tolling.
The most-searched Alaska deadlines
- Personal injury & car accidents: 2 years. Injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the incident (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070).
- Debt: 3 years. Most debt is time-barred after 3 years (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053). A payment or written acknowledgment can restart the clock, so respond to a collector with a validation or dispute letter. Find a letter template →
- Defamation: 2 years. Libel and slander (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.070).
- Contracts: 3 years. Written agreements (Alaska Stat. § 09.10.053).
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