North Carolina

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North Carolina Statute of Limitations

North Carolina Construction Litigation Hold

NC Gen Stat § 1-50 (2022):

No action can be taken more than 6 years after:

1) Substantial completion.

2) Date cause of action occurred.

Whichever date occurs last.

Online Reference

National Society of Professional Engineers Home

State Statute for Construction: 6 Years
*The National Society of Professional Engineers Recommends an Additional: 3 Years

Recommended Document Retention 9 Years

If you would like to learn the statute of limitations of any warranty your state entitles you to, refer to our Warranties map.