How long is a claim form valid for?

• A. Four months
• B. Six months
• C. A year
• D. Two weeks

Answer: (A)

Timing for serving a claim form after it is issued is what this question tests. The rules set a four-month window within which the claim form must be served; if it isn’t served in that period, the claim form generally becomes invalid unless the court grants an extension or the claimant restarts properly. This four-month limit keeps proceedings moving and gives the defendant timely notice. Extensions are possible but require a court order and good reasons, so they’re not automatic. Among the options, four months matches the standard deadline, while six months, a year, or two weeks do not fit the established rule.