HOW LONG IS A POSTAL ORDER VALID FOR?

[MadameWeb]

i got one to pay for a birth certificate from the council & lost it, ive just found it but its from feb 3rd, can i still use it?

if not its £7 down the drain

I would say yes. I think they last quite a long time.

i think its 6 months

yey, thanks

From the Post Office Website:

Postal Orders can be cashed at any Post Office? branch for 6 months after the date of purchase. An attempt to cash a Postal Order after this 6 month expiry date will be at the Post Office? Ltd's discretion.