How to Write a Check - Complete Guide
Learn how to write checks correctly with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Whether you're writing your first check or need a quick refresher, we've got you covered.
Interactive Check Example
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BANK NAME
1234 Bank Street
City, State 12345
Date
12/23/2024
PAY TO THE ORDER OF
Dollars
MEMO
SIGNATURE
⑆123456789⑆ ⑆987654321⑆ ⑆0123⑆
Popular Check Amounts
$100.00
See how to write One Hundred dollars
$500.00
See how to write Five Hundred dollars
$1,000.00
See how to write One Thousand dollars
$1,500.00
See how to write One Thousand Five Hundred dollars
$2,000.00
See how to write Two Thousand dollars
$2,500.00
See how to write Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars
$5,000.00
See how to write Five Thousand dollars
Common Check Writing Scenarios
Housing
Common housing-related payments
Writing a Check for Landlord
Learn how to properly write rent checks to your landlord
Writing a Check for Rent
Tips for writing checks to property management companies
Writing a Check for Mortgage
Guide for writing mortgage payment checks
Transportation
Vehicle-related payments
Utilities & Services
Regular service payments
Writing a Check for Utilities
Writing checks for electricity, water, and gas bills
Writing a Check for Internet Service
How to pay your internet service provider
Writing a Check for Phone Bill
Guide for mobile and landline payments
Professional Services
Payments for various services
Writing a Check for Contractor
Writing checks for home improvements and repairs
Writing a Check for Legal Services
How to write checks for legal services
Writing a Check for Accountant
Paying for accounting and tax services
Insurance & Healthcare
Health and insurance payments
Writing a Check for Insurance
Writing checks for insurance premiums
Writing a Check for Medical Bills
How to pay healthcare providers
Writing a Check for Dental Care
Guide for dental service payments
Education
Educational expenses
Personal Finance
Personal financial transactions
Writing a Check for Investment Account
Writing checks for investment or retirement accounts
Writing a Check for Tax Payment
How to write checks to tax authorities
Writing a Check for Savings Transfer
Transfer money between accounts safely
Business Payments
Business-related transactions
Writing a Check for Vendor Payment
Paying business suppliers and vendors
Writing a Check for Employee Payment
Payroll and employee reimbursements
Writing a Check for Business Lease
Commercial property payments
Charitable & Gifts
Donations and gift payments
Writing a Check for Charitable Donation
Writing checks for charitable causes
Writing a Check for Church Donation
Religious organization contributions
Writing a Check for Wedding Gift
Personal gift payments and celebrations
Government & Taxes
Government-related payments
Writing a Check for IRS Payment
How to write checks to the Internal Revenue Service
Writing a Check for DMV Payment
Vehicle registration and license fees
Writing a Check for Property Tax
Annual property tax payments
Home Services
Home maintenance and services
Writing a Check for Landscaping Service
Lawn care and landscaping payments
Writing a Check for Plumber
Plumbing service payments
Writing a Check for Housekeeping
House cleaning service payments
Financial Services
Banking and financial transactions
Writing a Check for Credit Card Payment
How to pay credit card bills by check
Writing a Check for Loan Payment
Personal or business loan payments
Writing a Check for Bank Deposit
Writing checks for bank deposits
Special Events
Special occasions and events
Writing a Check for Wedding Vendor
Payments for wedding services
Writing a Check for Graduation Gift
Writing checks for graduates
Writing a Check for Event Planner
Party and event planning payments
Professional Fees
Professional service payments
Writing a Check for Consultant
Professional consulting fees
Writing a Check for Tax Preparer
Tax preparation service fees
Writing a Check for Financial Advisor
Investment advice fees
Seasonal & Holiday
Seasonal and holiday-related payments
Writing a Check for Holiday Bonus
Year-end bonus payments for service providers
Writing a Check for Summer Camp
Children's summer program payments
Writing a Check for Tax Preparation
Tax season service payments
Educational Expenses
School and education-related payments
Writing a Check for School Tuition
School tuition payments
Writing a Check for Student Loans
Student loan payments
Writing a Check for School Supplies
School supply and book payments
Childcare & Family
Childcare and family-related payments
Writing a Check for Daycare Center
Childcare service payments
Writing a Check for Babysitter
Babysitting service payments
Writing a Check for After School Program
After school activity payments
Vehicle Expenses
Vehicle maintenance and service payments
Writing a Check for Auto Repair Shop
Car repair and maintenance payments
Writing a Check for Car Wash Service
Vehicle cleaning service payments
Writing a Check for Parking Service
Monthly parking fee payments
Pet Care
Pet care and veterinary payments
Writing a Check for Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary service payments
Writing a Check for Pet Sitter
Pet sitting service payments
Writing a Check for Pet Groomer
Pet grooming service payments
Medical & Healthcare
Healthcare-related payments
Writing a Check for Hospital Payment
Hospital bill payments
Writing a Check for Pharmacy
Prescription medication payments
Writing a Check for Therapy Services
Mental health and therapy payments
Religious & Community
Religious and community payments
Writing a Check for Church Tithe
Religious tithe payments
Writing a Check for Community Center
Community program payments
Writing a Check for Fundraiser
Charitable fundraiser contributions
Sports & Recreation
Sports and recreational activities
Writing a Check for Gym Membership
Fitness center payments
Writing a Check for Sports League
League registration and dues
Writing a Check for Personal Trainer
Fitness training payments
Home Improvement
Home renovation and repairs
Writing a Check for Renovation Contractor
Home renovation payments
Writing a Check for Interior Designer
Design service payments
Writing a Check for Home Inspector
Inspection service payments
Professional Development
Career and skill development
Writing a Check for Certification Fee
Professional certification payments
Writing a Check for Professional Workshop
Training workshop payments
Writing a Check for Career Coach
Career coaching payments
Entertainment & Events
Entertainment and event payments
Writing a Check for Event Tickets
Concert and event ticket payments
Writing a Check for Party Planner
Event planning service payments
Writing a Check for Venue Rental
Event venue payments
Real Estate & Property
Real estate transactions and property management
Writing a Check for Real Estate Agent
Commission and fee payments
Writing a Check for Escrow Company
Property purchase escrow payments
Writing a Check for HOA Payment
Homeowners association dues
Legal Services
Legal and notary services
Writing a Check for Attorney Retainer
Legal service retainer payments
Writing a Check for Court Fees
Court filing and processing fees
Writing a Check for Notary Service
Document notarization payments
Creative & Media
Creative and media service payments
Writing a Check for Photography Service
Professional photography payments
Writing a Check for Graphic Designer
Design service payments
Writing a Check for Video Production
Video creation and editing services
Agriculture & Farming
Agricultural and farming payments
Writing a Check for Farm Equipment
Equipment purchase or rental payments
Writing a Check for Crop Insurance
Agricultural insurance payments
Writing a Check for Livestock Purchase
Animal purchase payments
Construction & Trades
Construction and trade service payments
Writing a Check for General Contractor
Construction project payments
Writing a Check for Electrician
Electrical work payments
Writing a Check for Architect
Architectural design payments
Technology Services
Technology and IT service payments
Writing a Check for Web Developer
Website development payments
Writing a Check for IT Consultant
IT consulting service payments
Writing a Check for Software License
Software license payments
Medical Specialties
Specialized medical payments
Writing a Check for Medical Specialist
Specialist consultation payments
Writing a Check for Medical Laboratory
Laboratory test payments
Writing a Check for Medical Equipment
Medical device and equipment payments
Automotive Industry
Vehicle-related services
Writing a Check for Car Dealership
Vehicle purchase payments
Writing a Check for Auto Body Shop
Vehicle repair payments
Writing a Check for Auto Mechanic
Vehicle maintenance payments
Event Planning
Event organization payments
Writing a Check for Wedding Planner
Wedding planning service payments
Writing a Check for Catering Service
Event food service payments
Writing a Check for Event Rentals
Equipment and furniture rental payments
Educational Services
Specialized education payments
Writing a Check for Private School
School tuition payments
Writing a Check for Music Teacher
Music lesson payments
Writing a Check for Test Prep Service
Exam preparation payments
Professional Sports
Sports-related payments
Writing a Check for Professional Coach
Athletic training payments
Writing a Check for Sports Club
Club membership payments
Writing a Check for Tournament Entry
Competition entry fee payments
Film & Production
Film and media production payments
Writing a Check for Film Crew Payment
Production crew payments
Writing a Check for Location Rental
Filming location payments
Writing a Check for Post-Production
Editing and post-production payments
Scientific Research
Research and laboratory payments
Writing a Check for Laboratory Equipment
Scientific equipment purchases
Writing a Check for Research Stipend
Research participant payments
Writing a Check for Data Analysis Service
Statistical analysis payments
Maritime Services
Marine and boating payments
Writing a Check for Marine Maintenance
Boat repair and maintenance
Writing a Check for Marina Fees
Dock and storage payments
Writing a Check for Marine Insurance
Boat insurance payments
Art & Collectibles
Art acquisition and restoration
Writing a Check for Art Purchase
Artwork purchase payments
Writing a Check for Art Restoration
Artwork restoration services
Writing a Check for Art Appraisal
Appraisal service payments
Specialty Agriculture
Specialized farming operations
Writing a Check for Organic Certification
Certification payments
Writing a Check for Heritage Seeds
Specialty seed purchases
Writing a Check for Soil Testing
Soil analysis services
Aviation Services
Aviation and aircraft payments
Writing a Check for Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft repair and maintenance
Writing a Check for Hangar Rental
Aircraft storage payments
Writing a Check for Flight Training
Aviation training payments
Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmaceutical and medical supply payments
Writing a Check for Clinical Trials
Research trial payments
Writing a Check for Pharmaceutical Licensing
Drug license payments
Writing a Check for Controlled Substances
Controlled medication payments
Nuclear Services
Nuclear facility and material handling
Writing a Check for Radiation Safety Officer
Safety oversight payments
Writing a Check for Nuclear Waste Disposal
Waste handling payments
Writing a Check for Isotope Procurement
Radioactive material purchases
Defense Contracting
Defense industry payments
Writing a Check for Classified Research
Secure research payments
Writing a Check for Defense Manufacturing
Military equipment production
Writing a Check for Defense Cybersecurity
Military cybersecurity services
Financial Compliance
Banking and securities compliance
Writing a Check for AML Compliance
Anti-money laundering compliance services
Writing a Check for SOX Compliance
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audit
Writing a Check for FINRA Compliance
Financial regulatory compliance
Healthcare Compliance
Medical compliance and certification
Writing a Check for HIPAA Compliance
Healthcare privacy compliance
Writing a Check for Joint Commission
Healthcare accreditation services
Writing a Check for Medical Device Compliance
FDA device certification
Cybersecurity Compliance
Information security compliance
Writing a Check for PCI DSS Audit
Payment card industry compliance
Writing a Check for ISO 27001
Information security certification
Writing a Check for FedRAMP Assessment
Federal cloud security assessment
Environmental Compliance
Environmental regulation compliance
Writing a Check for EPA Compliance
Environmental protection compliance
Writing a Check for HAZMAT Compliance
Hazardous materials handling
Writing a Check for Carbon Credit Verification
Emissions trading verification
Essential Tips
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Use Blue or Black Ink
Always write checks with permanent blue or black ink.
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Write Clearly
Use clear, legible handwriting to prevent processing issues.
Common Mistakes
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Leaving Spaces
Don't leave gaps that could be filled in by someone else.
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Post-Dating
Avoid writing future dates on checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to write "Dollars" after the amount?
No, just write the amount in words followed by "and XX/100".
What if I make a mistake?
Don't try to correct it - void the check and write a new one.
Need More Help?
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