How to Write a Personal Check |
Use the instructions on this page to learn how to
write a check, and use the "Practice
Checks" PDF for practice. In order to use the Practice
Checks click on the "Practice
Checks" PDF link, and print the PDF that opens up. Each
bullet supplies you directions to fill out the check, with standard
order of writing checks based from top to bottom. Below each check
writing instructional point there is a visual example. Highlighted
check areas are provided for visual guidance only and will not appear
on your practice checks. The practice checks are not valid for actual
use.
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| 1. Always use a pen when writing a personal check
- never a pencil. |
 2.
On the “Date Line”, write in today’s date.
This can be in either long or short format
(i.e. long format – “July 23, 2005”; short format
– “7/23/05”). |
 3.
On the “Pay to the Order” line, write in the name of
the person or company to whom the check is being written. |
 4.
In the “Dollar Box”, write in the numeric value the
check.
(ex.: 12.95) |
 5.
On the “Dollar Amount Line”, write out the spoken representation
of the amount written into the “Dollar Box”. Utilize
the cents as a fractional representation.
(ex.:
12.95 will be written out as: Twelve and ------------- 95/100) |
 6.
On the “Signature Line”, sign your name.
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 OPTIONAL:
On the “For Line”, write in any information that would
help you identify the purpose of the check. Items found written
on the “For” line include: phone numbers, drivers license
#, Credit Card Account Numbers, general descriptive purpose of check
(ex.: doctor’s appointment) |
