How long is a paycheck good? I have one that I have held since 11-28-06 and haven´t cashed?

Question

Is a check good for one year?

Answer 1

Most checks are good for 90 days, after that they are considered "stale dated" and will not be honored. I would suggest contacting the issuer of the check and ask if they can re-issue it. Most of the time they will be happy to do this because it helps balance their books. good luck to you.

Answer 2

First, the bank might decline to handle a check older than 6 months except as a collection item (for a fee) because the Uniform Commercial Code says it should be good for 6 months.

Some banks might let you deposit it and then charge you a fee if it is returned.

The best thing to do is ask the payroll department before hand because some companies have a policy of putting a stop on checks after a certain time period.

Under the law, you are entitled to be paid/ If the check is too old to cash, they are required to issue a replacement check.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

One year, unless the check says otherwise. Some checks will say void in 90 days or 120 days, ect. Can't be for too much or else you would have cashed it. Take it to the teller at the bank it was issued from.

Answer 5

The life of the check is dependent first on the laws in your state regarding (a.) checks in general and (b.) wages paid.

Second any proviso printed or written on the check itself such as "void after XX days" which may be present. These provisos are not necessarily valid in the state in which the check was drawn. A lot of companies print them on the check to facilitate timely accounting and account balancing issues.

Take the check to the bank it was drawn on and present it for payment. That is what will give you the absolute answer.

Answer 6

It's usually 3-4 months, but it can't hurt to try. If the bank can't cash it, try calling the company and asking if they can reissue a new check. (They may not, as they've probably closed the books for that fiscal year.) In the future, switch to direct deposit.

Answer 7

She's right about 120 days is the most i know of, although it is a paycheck and the employer should have to reissue it as wages paid, for thier taxes and yours.

Answer 8

No, it's usually 90-120 days. Sorry! Check the bottom.

Answer 9

I always thought they were good for 6 months. I think you will have to ask the company to reissue you a new cheque.

Answer 10

Usually only six months ...check with your bank to see if they'll still cash it.Make sure the company still exsists!