Can us treasury checks be forwarded in the mail

According to the United States Department of the Treasury, Treasury checks can be forwarded to a new address, but there are some limitations and requirements to follow:

1. Forwarding a Treasury check: You can request that a Treasury check be forwarded to a new address by contacting the Financial Management Service (FMS) at 1-800-973-2899 or by submitting a written request to the address listed on the check.
2. Requirements: To forward a Treasury check, you must provide the following information:
   • Your name and Social Security number or taxpayer identification number (TIN)
   • The check number and the amount of the check
   • The new address where you want the check to be forwarded
   • A reason for the address change (optional)
3. Limitations: There are some limitations to forwarding a Treasury check:
   • You can only forward a Treasury check to a new address within the United States.
   • You cannot forward a Treasury check to a post office box or a foreign address.
   • If the check is already cashed or has been returned to the Treasury, it cannot be forwarded.
4. Processing time: It may take 4-6 weeks to process your request and forward the check to the new address.

It's also important to note that if you're unable to cash a Treasury check due to a lost or stolen check, you can request a replacement check by contacting the FMS at 1-800-973-2899.

Remember to always keep your address up to date with the Treasury to ensure that you receive your checks promptly and without any issues.