I mailed original copy of my surety bonds to the State of Treasurer of NJ w check, its been two weeks check as not cleared.

I just recently opened a collection agency business. I have created a name, registered the business, paid for surety bonds for the State of New Jersey. I mailed the original copy to the State of Treasurer of New Jersey with a $25 check. It's been two weeks and the check has not cleared. Can I start my business even though they have not cleared the check. I had my attorney sign the paperwork and review all documents and he gave me the ok to move forward, but since this attorney did not know much about the business I was in, I didn't want to take his advise unless I got a second opinion. This attorney stated he knew about the business when I spoke to him on the phone, but when I met him in person he wasn't able to give me any advise. I took that as a red flag and need a second opinion.