District Of Columbia § 26-317 - Limitations on fees for cashing checks.
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§ 26-317. Limitations on fees for cashing checks.
26-317Beginning January 1, 2011, no licensee under this chapter shall directly or indirectly charge any other fee, including late fees or other service fees, for accepting or cashing a payment instrument in excess of the greater of:
Two percent of the face amount of the payment instrument or $3, if the payment instrument is issued by the federal government or a state or local government;
Ten percent of the face amount of a payment instrument or $5, if the payment instrument is a personal check or money order; or
Four percent of the face amount of the payment instrument or $5, for any other type of payment instrument.
A licensee may charge a customer an additional one-time membership fee not to exceed $5.
The fees for cashing a check shall be evidenced by a receipt. Such receipt shall be presented to the purchaser upon completion of the transaction.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 26-317 cover?
Section 26-317 ("Limitations on fees for cashing checks.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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