Alabama § 7-4-404 - Bank Not Obligated to Pay Check More Than Six Months Old.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 7-4-404 — Bank Not Obligated to Pay Check More Than Six Months Old., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-4-404. Bank Not Obligated to Pay Check More Than Six Months Old.
A bank is under no obligation to a customer having a checking account to pay a check, other than a certified check, which is presented more than six months after its date, but it may charge its customer’s account for a payment made thereafter in good faith.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 7-4-404
What does Code of Alabama § 7-4-404 cover?
Section 7-4-404 ("Bank Not Obligated to Pay Check More Than Six Months Old.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 7-4-404?
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