Adverse possession in Minnesota
Minnesota bars an action to recover land unless the person suing, or someone they claim through, held or possessed it within 15 years before the suit (Minn. Stat. 541.02).
How long it takes in Minnesota
For separately assessed land, the claimant (with predecessors) must have paid taxes on it for at least 5 consecutive years of the adverse possession period (Minn. Stat. 541.02).
Source: MN fifteen-year limit
Land and people the clock does not run against
Occupying a public way, levee, square or other ground dedicated to public use does not give the occupant title (Minn. Stat. 541.01).
Source: MN public ground and cemeteries
Fences and boundary lines
The tax payment rule does not apply to actions about boundary lines established by adverse possession (Minn. Stat. 541.02).
Source: MN boundary line claims
Common questions
How many years for adverse possession in Minnesota?
Minnesota bars an action to recover land unless the person suing, or someone they claim through, held or possessed it within 15 years before the suit (Minn. Stat. 541.02).