Look at the date line
Identify the payee line
Read the amount in numbers
Read the amount in words
Check the memo line
Find the signature line
Verify the routing number
Verify the account number
Verify the check number
Confirm the bank name
Confirm the written amount matches the numeric amount
Confirm the check is signed
Confirm the payee name is correct
Confirm the date is valid
Confirm the check has not been altered