How long is a personal check good for?

Answer by  worker2930 (105)

A bank must honor a check for at least 60 days, however most banks will continue to accept check for a much longer period even over a year.

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

Banks will generally follow the Uniform Commercial Code when it comes to personal checks. That states that banks are not required to handle personal checks that are more than 6 months old. However, a bank can choose to do so if it wishes. You should check with your individual bank to verify their policy.

Answer by  triciag (128)

Personal checks is considered to be negotiable for six months. Some checks expire before then; this is generally noted on the check. After this time, a check is considered "stale. "