Statute of limitations for fraud in Oregon

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Published April 30, 2026 • Updated April 23, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Rule or statute summary

Run this scenario in DocketMath using the Statute Of Limitations calculator.

In Oregon, civil claims for fraud are generally subject to a statute of limitations. Depending on how the claim is framed, Oregon may apply different time limits—most commonly a 6-year limitations period for certain civil actions, or a 2-year period for actions “for relief on the ground of fraud.”

Two practical points matter for deadlines:

Which statute/limitations period applies (e.g., “fraud on the ground of fraud” vs. a more general residual period).
When the claim accrues—the date the limitations clock starts. Accrual timing can be fact-dependent, so the most useful approach is to model different plausible accrual dates.

Note: This is general information, not legal advice. “Accrues” (the start of the clock) can vary based on how Oregon defines accrual for the specific cause of action and the underlying facts. DocketMath focuses on statutory time limits and how the tool calculates deadlines from your inputs.

Quick orientation: which clock to model

Use the checklist below to decide what to enter into the calculator.

If you’re unsure which bucket your fraud claim fits, you can still use DocketMath to run multiple scenarios side-by-side (for example, comparing outcomes under a 2-year vs. 6-year period).

Citations

Below are commonly cited Oregon statutes used in fraud limitations analysis. (Exact subsection application can depend on claim type and how the allegations are characterized.)

Use these sources to confirm the authoritative text before finalizing the calculation.

Or. Rev. Stat. § 12.010

1) 6-year general civil limitations period

Oregon provides a 6-year limitations period for certain civil actions not governed by a shorter specific period.

ORS 12.080 — “The following actions shall be commenced within six years: …” (includes multiple categories of civil actions and injury-to-rights/tort-like actions)

2) 2-year period for actions on fraud grounds

Oregon also provides a 2-year limitations period for actions brought “for relief on the ground of fraud.”

ORS 12.110 — “The following actions shall be commenced within two years: …” (includes actions “for relief on the ground of fraud”)

3) Accrual framework (when the clock starts)

Oregon limitations statutes generally measure time from when the action accrues—often framed as when the cause of suit accrues.

ORS 12.010 — provides general rules for commencement of actions and how time begins to run (including reference to “after the cause of suit accrues”)

4) Tolling / exceptions (limited set; fact dependent)

Oregon can have statutory provisions that may delay or extend the limitations period in specific circumstances (for example, certain disability-related circumstances).

ORS 12.160 (and related provisions) — disability-related tolling in specified circumstances

Warning: Tolling and exceptions depend on the statutory requirements being met. A court’s characterization of the claim (e.g., fraud-based relief vs. another tort/statutory theory) can also affect which period applies. If you’re not confident, use DocketMath to model more than one plausible period and accrual date, and verify which statute controls your specific allegations.

Use the calculator

Use DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator to estimate the deadline based on the dates and statutory period you select.

Primary CTA: /tools/statute-of-limitations

Run the Statute Of Limitations calculation in DocketMath, then save the output so it can be audited later: Open the calculator.

Step 1: Identify the “trigger” date (accrual)

Enter the best-supported accrual date for your fraud claim—commonly the date the fraud was discovered (or arguably should have been discovered), depending on the applicable Oregon accrual approach for the claim.

Input: Accrual date (YYYY-MM-DD)

Step 2: Select the Oregon limitations period

Choose the time period that matches your analysis:

Option A: 6 years (often associated with ORS 12.080)
Option B: 2 years (often associated with ORS 12.110 for fraud-ground relief)

Changing this selection directly affects the computed deadline:

Switching from 2 years to 6 years extends the expiration date by 4 additional years from the same accrual date.

Step 3: Run multiple scenarios (if needed)

If you’re unsure whether the claim falls under the 2-year fraud-ground statute or the 6-year general period, run both.

Example (illustrative only, not legal advice):

Accrual date: 2020-06-15
- 2-year deadline: 2022-06-15
- 6-year deadline: 2026-06-15

Then compare those computed dates to your relevant filing or litigation milestones.

Output interpretation (how to read the result)

DocketMath typically returns:

A computed limitations expiration date (the deadline under the selected period)
The derived “latest filing date” concept based on the inputs
Optional day-count/year-offset views depending on configuration

How to use it practically:

If your planned/actual filing date is after the computed expiration date for a given scenario, that scenario suggests a potential time-bar risk.
If you’re close to the deadline, try adjusting the accrual date by the earliest and latest plausible dates to see the range of outcomes.

Calculator input checklist

Pitfall to avoid: using an unsupported accrual date (or assuming “discovery” automatically applies) can make the estimate misleading. When in doubt, model both early and late accrual dates to create a deadline range.