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The statute of limitations on debt in Iowa puts a time limit on the amount of time you can be sued for a debt.
Oral Contract: 5 years
Written Contract: 10 years
Promissory Note: 5 years
Open-Ended Accounts: 5 years
Iowa Statute of Limitations
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