question about money orders

[HfdWolfPack]

If someone sent me a money order, but forgot to sign it and include their address, is it cashable?

Could I just put my signature/address and use it at a gas station made out to the gas station or something?

[NeoStarO1]

Yes and NO, I had this problem recently, Techically the purchaser needs to sign the money order so in the event something later happens they can track the number on the money order later from the reciept of the money order the purchaser holds.

You could sign it yourself and put it in the bank however some banks or stores will ask for the receipt of the cashiers check.

I myself sent the money orders back to the purcahser by certified mail and requested them returned within 5 business days upon reciept of the letter. I did this per lawyers suggestion, this was a quite a bit of money in my situation as i had been having trouble getting my money back from the ex landlords. took a while but did get it finally.

Hope this helps some.

NeoStar

EDIT: if its just a small amount I don't think it will hurt to sign them youself and use it at the gas station provided it was not Made Out: to your name, if its entirely blank then I don't see why you can't. But if your names on it already, then it might pose another problem.

[HfdWolfPack]

Thanks Neo

it is only for $60
Entirely blank ( except for amount)
If I mail it back (certified) then the person has to mail it back again it would be $12 in just mailing the MO back and forth, nevermind the shipping for what was ordered ( that I am paying)

Can I sign it myself( as if I bought the MO) and make it out to myself, then cash it?

[Urge3]

Yes you can sign the Money Order yourself as if you bought it. As long as there is no writing etc on there.

I done this myself just of late.

I had no problems cashing it.

[Atomic Rooster]

Yes you can sign it yourself and cash it. The sig and addy are for the purchaser's protection in case of fraud or loss. I've done it many times.