My bond is mature, can I cash it?

Question

I've had it for 15 years and I need the money for school supplies. My mom doesn't know if I have to be 18 to cash it and it doesn't state whether or not on the paper. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Take your mom to the bank and cash it.  Don't take the cash, open a savings account.  or a college fund

Answer 2

If it's a US savings bond you can cash it in at any bank anytime.

If it's a corporate bond, you need to use a broker

Answer 3

What kind of bond?