Debt On A Promissory Note Statute Of Limitations in Puerto Rico

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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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Puerto Rico statute-of-limitations: period is 1; period is 1.

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Authority and key facts

Citation: Artículo 1203

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  • Period: 1
  • Period: 1
  • Statute Of Limitations Years: 4
  • Limitation Period: 4 years

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Debt On A Promissory Note Statute Of Limitations in Puerto Rico

The statute of limitations for debt collection on a promissory note in Puerto Rico is governed by Artículo 1203 of the Puerto Rico Civil Code. This article establishes a fixed limitations period of 4 years, as verified by the official source at the Puerto Rico government portal. The 4-year period generally begins to run from the date the debt becomes due and enforceable under the terms of the note. The worked example below demonstrates how this 4-year rule applies to a typical promissory note claim. For a precise estimate of whether a specific debt falls within the limitations period, users should consult the DocketMath calculator, which applies the governing authority and its verified parameters.

Governing authority

In Puerto Rico, the statute of limitations rule is set by Artículo 1203. The verified packet cites Artículo 1203 (https://docs.pr.gov/files/OIG/Biblioteca%20Virtual/Leyes/14-%20Ley%20N%C3%BAm.%2055-2020%20C%C3%B3digo%20Civil%20de%20Puerto%20Rico%20de%202020.pdf).

Deadline example

For a Puerto Rico debt on a promissory note limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 4 years. The authority packet cites Artículo 1203 (https://docs.pr.gov/files/OIG/Biblioteca%20Virtual/Leyes/14-%20Ley%20N%C3%BAm.%2055-2020%20C%C3%B3digo%20Civil%20de%20Puerto%20Rico%20de%202020.pdf).

Example inputs:

  • Accrual date: 2024-04-25
  • Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

  • Start with the accrual date.
  • Add 4 years.
  • The example deadline is 2028-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the debt on a promissory note statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.