Statute of limitations for breach of written contract in Florida

Florida generally gives five years for a legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument. Property-insurance contract disputes have their own language in the same subsection and run from the date of loss.

SoL period

5 years

From the date the cause of action accrues

Important: Property-insurance contract actions are separately addressed in § 95.11(2)(e).

Compute your deadline

Filing deadline

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Where this rule comes from

Statute

Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b)

"Written contract actions are listed under the five-year limitations period."

Read the full statute Last verified May 7, 2026 by Juryvine Editorial

Frequently asked

What is the statute of limitations for breach of written contract in Florida?: 5 years from the date the cause of action accrues. Authority: Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b).

Breach of Written Contract statute by state

California 4 years Illinois 10 years New York 6 years Pennsylvania 4 years Texas 4 years

Other Florida statutes of limitations

Personal Injury 2 years Medical Malpractice 2 years Wrongful Death 2 years Breach of Oral Contract 4 years Fraud 4 years Premises Liability 2 years Product Liability 4 years

Not legal advice. Statutes of limitations are governed by complex doctrine with many exceptions. Use this page as a starting point and verify with an attorney before relying on any deadline. Juryvine is not a law firm and does not represent clients.