Date: Write the current date on the “Date” line (if present).
Payee: Write the name of the person or company you want to pay on the “Pay to the Order of” line.
Purchaser/From: Sign your name on the “Purchaser/From” line (if present).
Amount (numbers): Write the amount in the box labeled for dollars and cents.
Amount (words): Write the same amount in words on the line labeled “Amount” or “Dollars” (if present).
Memo/Account (optional): Write an account number or note on the “Memo” line (if present).
Address (optional): Fill in your address in the “Address” or “From” section (if present).
Signature: Sign where the form requests your signature (often on the front or at the bottom).
Purchaser copy: Keep the receipt and the purchaser’s copy for your records.
Tracking/receipt: Record the money order number and the issuing outlet/date from your receipt.
Verify before submitting: Confirm payee name spelling and the amount in both numbers and words match.