[GNC] gnucash-user Digest, Vol 252, Issue 3

[Michael or Penny Novack]

On 3/4/2024 11:25 PM, R Losey wrote:
> Best wishes -- I'm still waiting for a check from 2018 to clear. I checked
> with my bank (I thought a check would not be valid after a certain time),
> and they said they'd honor it if it showed up today.  I don't want to spend
> the money to issue a stop-check order.

The amount of time a (personal or small business) ordinary check remains 
valid depends on the institution. The bank MAY use six months as the 
period before declaring stale (the "uniform") but is allowed to use a 
longer amount of time AND is not liable for damage it might cost you if 
they allow a "stale check".

This is a "check with your bank" situation. It is important to know if 
your bank uses moire than six months.

Michael D Novack

PS -- This is for the US. I have no idea about what the time period 
might be for other jurisdictions. And even here note I said personal or 
small business. Large businesses often have specified on the check "void 
after...." and Treasury checks by law are good for one year. Also, 
things like certified checks, cashier's checks, etc. have different rules.