# Utah Code § 63G-7-402: Time for filing notice of claim

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_402

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 63G-7-402
- **Heading:** Time for filing notice of claim
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 63G / Chapter 63G-7 / § 63G-7-402

## Text

A claim against a governmental entity, or against an employee for an act or omission occurring during the performance of the employee's duties, within the scope of employment, or under color of authority, is barred unless notice of claim is filed with the person and according to the requirements of Section 63G-7-401 within one year after the claim arises regardless of whether or not the function giving rise to the claim is characterized as governmental.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 63G-7-101 § 63G-7-101. Title -- Scope of waivers and retentions of immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-102 § 63G-7-102. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-201 § 63G-7-201. Immunity of governmental entities and employees from suit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-202 § 63G-7-202. Act provisions not construed as admission or denial of liability -- Effect of waiver of immunity -- Exclusive remedy -- Joinder of employee -- Limitations on personal liability -- Public duty does not create specific duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_202.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-203 § 63G-7-203. Exemptions for certain actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_203.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-301 § 63G-7-301. Waivers of immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-302 § 63G-7-302. Assessment of compensation and damages in an action for taking or damaging private property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-401 § 63G-7-401. When a claim arises -- Notice of claim requirements -- Governmental entity statement -- Limits on challenging notice of claim or summons and complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_401.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-402 § 63G-7-402. Time for filing notice of claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_402.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-403 § 63G-7-403. Notifying of the receipt of a notice of claim -- Action in district court -- Time for commencing action -- Commencing action after time limit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_403.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-501 § 63G-7-501. Actions brought under this chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_501.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-502 § 63G-7-502. Venue of actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_502.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-601 § 63G-7-601. Actions governed by Utah Rules of Civil Procedure -- Undertaking required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_601.md)
- [Utah Code § 63G-7-602 § 63G-7-602. Compromise and settlement of claims by political subdivision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T63G_S63G_7_602.md)

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