Ususally a check is good for about 30 days after it is issued...i don't know if it is an exact time frame but i would recommend cashing it before 30 days.
If there is no "cash by" date listed on the check, It's usually good for 1 Year.
3 years or 5 years or longer?
You can generally keep the check for up to 60 days before they consider it "stale" and will not cash it. After 60 days, you have to have them write you a new check.
You have one year to cash your federal check. Rules on state checks vary by state.
If the person wrote you check when they were alive and died before you could cash it, you should take it to their bank to see if the account is still open. As long as the account is open the assets are not frozen you should be able to cash the check. Otherwise, I'm afraid you may be out of luck. How about a railroad pension check directed deposited. he died on the 27 and the check was 4 days away
If there is no "cash by" date listed on the check, It's usually good for 1 Year.
3 years or 5 years or longer?
You can cash a check at a check cashing agency on Labor Day. Walmart will also cash your check as long as it isn't a personal check.
You can generally keep the check for up to 60 days before they consider it "stale" and will not cash it. After 60 days, you have to have them write you a new check.
As often as you wish as long as you have the money in the bank.
You have one year to cash your federal check. Rules on state checks vary by state.
any time only to take yhe cash...
If the person wrote you check when they were alive and died before you could cash it, you should take it to their bank to see if the account is still open. As long as the account is open the assets are not frozen you should be able to cash the check. Otherwise, I'm afraid you may be out of luck. How about a railroad pension check directed deposited. he died on the 27 and the check was 4 days away
Checks usually have a validity of 90 or 180 days (depending on the country) and after that date, the check is stale and worthless. No bank will accept such checks for cashing or cash it. Since it has no value it is considered to be stale. No bank will actually cash a stale check.
You can cash a check at your bank or financial institution so long as there is recourse in your account. If you don't have an account, try the institution the check is drawn on. If all else fails, I believe small loan companies like check and go or check into cash cash checks for a fee. Hope this helps (:
A check is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. If it is deposited within 6 months from the date of issue the bank has the obligation to cash it (As long as the check issuer maintains sufficient balance in his account)
No, but double check it before you eat it.