how long does a check last
1,722. Checks are usually considered stale-dated after 6 months from the date on the check, unless there is text on there that says something like Must be cashed within 90 days of issue. You can try taking it to your bank; they may cash it or they may tell you to get the check reissued.echo Signature here; 0.continuing my own thought) This is because a check is essentially my promise to reimburse you for $10. Further, I would prefer everyone would hold my checks for ten years. In the interim, inflation will make it worth less for the recipient than when I wrote the check, and will have earned interest for me to boot.