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Statutory Period Calculator

Select your state and answer two quick questions to see the adverse possession statutory period that applies to your situation, along with the full list of legal requirements.

Do you have color of title?

Color of title means a document like a deed or lease that appears to give you ownership rights even if not fully legally valid.

Have you paid property taxes?

In some states paying property taxes reduces the required time period significantly.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Adverse possession claims are highly fact-specific. Consult a licensed attorney in the relevant state before relying on this information.This calculator provides a general estimate based on the standard rules for each state and does not account for every possible fact pattern. For a complete breakdown of a state’s requirements, recent law changes, and notable court cases, see the full state guides.