Write the date in the top right corner
Write the payee’s name on the line that says “Pay to the order of”
Write the payment amount in numbers in the box on the right
Write the payment amount in words on the line below the payee name
If needed, write cents as a fraction after the dollars amount
Sign the check on the signature line in the bottom right
Fill in the memo line if desired
Make sure the written amount matches the numeric amount
Keep a record of the check for your own tracking