How to Check to See if a US Postal Money Order Was Cashed

As a service to customers, the United States Postal Service provides a way to check and see if a postal money order has been cashed. In order to inquire about the status of your money order, you need the purchase receipt. If it has been more than 60 days since the money order was purchased, and it has not been cashed, you may be eligible to receive a replacement money order for free.

Things You'll Need

• Receipt
• Inquiry fee

Instructions

1. Visit a United States Postal Service location.

2. Tell the post office representative that you believe your USPS money order has been lost or stolen. The representative will provide you with USPS Form 6401.

3. Complete the form and submit it back to the representative. Some of the information you must enter on the form is the money order serial number, post office number, money order amount and your name, address and contact information. The serial number and post office number can be found on your money order receipt.

4. Pay the $5.40 status inquiry fee. This fee is current as of October 2010.

5. Wait while the representative contacts the USPS Scanning & Imaging Center to get the status of your money order. You will be told whether the money order has been cashed.

References

• United States Postal Service: Damaged, Lost, Or Stolen Money Orders
• USPS: Money Order Inquiry