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Stop Payment and Check Cancellation Forms
Lost Check
If a check issued by the University of Southern California was never received or was lost after receipt, the payee should request a stop payment by completing the form below. Upon receipt of the form by Payment Services, the check will be stopped and a new one will be reissued (if requested). It typically takes five (5) business days from receipt of the form to reissue a stopped check. For lost checks that are older than 180 days, see Bank Reconciliation.
Checks with Errors, Damage or that need to be Cancelled
Recipients of checks containing errors or damages should write "void" across the check and return the original check with the Cancelled Check Authorization form to Payment Services. Please include the reason the check should be voided and indicate whether the check should be reissued. If the check needs to be reissued, a department must prepare a new Disbursement Voucher. Checks that need to be cancelled should also be voided and returned to Payment Services.