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How to write a check
To write a check: add the date, write the payee's name after Pay to the order of, enter the amount in numbers, write it in words, add a memo if you want, and sign. Draw a line through unused space after the words.
Amount in words
Write dollars in words and cents as a fraction over 100: 1,250.00 becomes One thousand two hundred fifty and 00/100.
Avoid changes
Use pen, write clearly, and fill every gap so the amount cannot be altered.
Try a SAMPLE layout
Practice payee, amount in words, and print — no bank numbers, marked not negotiable.
Questions
What if I make a mistake?
Void the check and write a new one. Do not cross out and correct.
Can I write a check to myself?
Yes. Write your own name as the payee.