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Stale Check

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A document that is a promise to pay money that is held for too long a period of time before being presented for payment.

A check is considered to be stale when it is outstanding for a period of six months or more. A bank is not obligated to pay a stale check.

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A bank is also not obliged to pay for a stale check dating more than six months, with the exception of a certified check.
If a recording fee check doesn't clear the bank for an extended period of time, it has to be reissued and other departments notified about the stale check.
An authorized user can report on items such as stale checks (for escheatement), voided or stopped checks, and review bank transmission logs.
 
 
 
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