Confusion on the procedure to Void a Check

[drepouille]

A check written out on July 16, 2017 for rent to one of the members of our ward. The check was never given to the member because he did not bring in the proper documentation. We still have the check in our possession. We went to void the check but now can not void it on MLS because it has been more than 6 months since the check was written. What can be done to void the check.

Interesting. That check has appeared as an Action Item on your monthly financial statement from July 2017 through January 2018, and your bishop and clerk have signed that statement every month? That must have been an interesting audit.

[eblood66]

What can be done to void the check.

Just to expand on the document russellhltn referenced, the check has now been escheated which means that the church has turned the funds over to the state as unclaimed property. So as far as the law is concerned the money belongs to the member now and mostly like can only be claimed by the member. That's why you can't void it. You'll need to contact local unit support for advice but you may be in a sticky situation. If the money should still go to the member then local unit support can help navigate the process to help get them the money. If they shouldn't have the money, then the only course may be to still have them claim it and ask them to donate it back. Again, you'll need local unit support to give you the options and lead you through the process.

In the future, never cut a check without having the documentation first. But if a check is cut and then the documentation is found to be deficient, void the check if the deficiency can't be remedied within a short time (a week or so).