Learning how to write a check can prevent costly mistakes. Follow this step-by-step guide so you can avoid any errors.

Date check in the top right-hand corner write out month, day, year, i.e. March 5, 2025 Pay to the Order of – The person or company you are paying. (Department of Homeland Security) Spell out the name; ...

It’s perfectly legal to write a check to yourself. It’s your money, after all — you can do (nearly) anything you like with it. Just make sure you’re not requesting more than you’ve got ...