Check Adjustments Quick Reference Guide (QRG)

The Check Adjustments QRG provides up-to-date information on service levels, reporting time frames and general requirements for requesting check adjustments through the Federal Reserve Banks. This guide is designed to assist you in submitting adjustments requests based on your role relative to the error you are reporting and the service to which you subscribe.

Since the Check Adjustments QRG is updated periodically, we encourage you to bookmark this page and refer to it frequently to be sure you have the most current guidelines and procedures for submitting check adjustments to the Federal Reserve Banks.

Forward Collection & Return Letter Error Type

Specific investigation types are found in this section.

General Notes

Includes general information regarding Forward Collection and Return Letter error types.

Check Adjustments Government Types

Includes information associated with Postal Money Orders, U.S. Savings Bonds and Treasury Checks.

For more information about check adjustment services, visit the service offerings pages.