I receive a bad check? | Village of Evendale OH

First, always take ID and write the numbers on the check – a driver’s license number should be written like this:

Number/state/year or expiration… for example: RN123456/oh/97…

If the person doesn’t have a driver’s license, a social security number and date of birth work just as well. Remember, without ID, you don’t know who is giving you the check, and the collection may be impossible if the check is returned. Ask for several pieces of ID from a person without standard forms of identification (i.e., driver’s license, State of Ohio ID, etc.).

Second, once the check has been returned by the bank, send a certified letter to the name of the accountholder advising that the check has been returned and advise them that if the check and the incurred banking charges are not paid within 10 days, or any other agreed upon time, that you intend to press charges for Passing Bad Checks.

If the letter is returned and/or payment is not made, contact the Evendale Police Department and file a bad check report.