For closed installment accounts, the statute of limitations runs 6 years after the final payment date. For open accounts, such as credit cards, the statute of limitations begins 6 years from the first uncured missed payment, whether or not there is an acceleration clause.
In Arizona, this period is six years. If creditors do not file within this timeframe, they permanently lose the right to sue, protecting consumers from ongoing legal risks over old debts. Without a clear statute, consumers could face legal threats years after their last payment.
The statute is six years for written breach of contract under Section 12-548. The statute of limitations for breach of contract for a sale is four years. This deadline is governed by Sections 12-544(4) and 47-2725(A) of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Most debt in Arizona has a statute of limitations of six years, with the exception of auto loans and state tax debts. This means that after six years — whether that's after the last payment date or missed payment — your creditor won't be able to file a lawsuit against you to collect payment.
Prosecutors generally only have one year to prosecute a misdemeanor in Arizona, while felonies carry longer limitation periods, with most having a seven-year window for legal action.
Statute of Limitations in Arizona The statute of limitations for credit card debt is three years. For car loans, mortgages and medical debts it's six years, and for unpaid taxes it's 10 years. The timeframe indicates the amount of time a debt collector has to collect a debt.