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North Carolina requests for admission deadline
In North Carolina, you generally must respond to requests for admission within 30 days after service of the requests for admission (N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 36(a)).
Estimates based on standard North Carolina rules and court-holiday closures. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
How the deadline works
Under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 36(a), the response to requests for admission is due within 30 days after service of the requests for admission. A defendant need not respond before 60 days after service of the summons and complaint. When the triggering paper is served by mail, N.C. R. Civ. P. 6(e) adds 3 days for service by mail. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
- Served by mail? N.C. R. Civ. P. 6(e) adds 3 days for service by mail. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it.
Questions
- How long do I have to respond to requests for admission in North Carolina?
- Generally 30 days after service of the requests for admission, under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 36(a).