31 CFR § 355.9Chapter II
§ 355.9 What should I do if I recover a check reported as lost, stolen, destroyed, or not received?
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If you recover the original check you must notify us in writing. If we have not yet issued a replacement check, we will remove the stop payment order against the original check. If we have already issued a replacement check, you must return the original check to us.
eCFR data current as of: June 10, 2026
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