# 33 C.F.R. § 25.407 (2026): Time limitation on claims

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 25.407 (2026)
- **Heading:** Time limitation on claims
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 25: CLAIMS / Subpart D: Military Claims / § 25.407: § 25.407   Time limitation on claims.

## Text

(a) A claim may be settled only if presented in writing within two years after it accrues, except that if it accrues in time of war or armed conflict, or if war or armed conflict intervenes within two years after it accrues, and if good cause is shown, the claim may be presented not more than two years after the termination of the war or armed conflict.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a war or armed conflict is one in which an armed service of the United States is engaged. The dates of commencement and termination of an armed conflict will be as established by concurrent resolution of Congress or by determination of the President.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 25.401 (2026) § 25.401   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P25_S25_401.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 25.403 (2026) § 25.403   Claims payable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P25_S25_403.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 25.405 (2026) § 25.405   Claims not payable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P25_S25_405.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 25.407 (2026) § 25.407   Time limitation on claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P25_S25_407.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 25.409 (2026) § 25.409   Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P25_S25_409.md)

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