Post by meigan on Aug 30, 2007 14:41:13 GMT -8
Today, I taught my suitemate's how to write out a check, and I thought that was kind of funny until I told Mikey and he said he has only a vague notions himself. So now, I will teach you in my brand new step-by-step guide to everything.
This is in the arts/literature section because I make pretty pictures to go with my teachings. Kay.
PS. I got the check from a fancy pretty check selling site. The names aren't real and the address is fake too, hence why I didn't bother to blur it out.
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1) The blank check
You have before you a blank check, devoid of writing. In the upper left should be your name, or if you have a joint account, then there are two. If you name isnt the one listed, chances are you're trying to forge a check, and forging is wrong and you can go to jail for that and stuff. Refer to the diagram below that we will be using through out this demonstration.
2) The date
On the upper right of most checks will be a line and a prompt for a 'date' There you put todays date in either the worded way 'August 30th' or in numerical form '8/30' as well as the current year. Some checks even have the first two numbers of the year already printed on the check for easy recognition, like our example check.
3) Pay to the Order of..who?
Below the date and check holder's name is a long line with the words 'Pay to the Order of' in small letters to the left. This is where you will place the name of the recipient of the check. In this case, the grocery store. Be sure to print.
4) Dollar Amount
To the right of the 'pay to the order of' line is a small box or line with a dollar sign and sometimes a period for easy recognition. Place the numerical value you wish to pay in this space. Be sure to be legible. In the line below the 'pay to the order of' line is another long line. In this line, write out the pay amount in written form. Though the actual rules for writing in this space are different, it is recommended that you write 'dollars' or 'dollars and' between the dollar amount and the cent amount. Some people may actually write out the cent amount as well to fill up the line (Which is recommended to prevent tampering) or will write it in the form of a fraction. In this case, '63/100.' If there is no cent amount, you may also put '00/100' or 'NO/100' in its place.
5) The Memo Line
This line is entirely optional. If you wish to further your direct purpose of your check or just make a note to either yourself or the recipient what this check is for, then feel free to write the purpose of the check in this small line on the bottom right. 'Deposit' or 'Car Payment' or in the case of the example check 'Potatoes and eggs.'
6) Sign your name
That's right folks, you're at the last step of check writing. The bottom right line is designated soley for your John Hancock. The line itself is actually really really small dotted, so that if someone tries to photocopy it for forgery, it will show up as a dotted line. Nifty, huh? So that's it. You can now rip your check from your check book (CAREFULLY) and use it as currency!
This is in the arts/literature section because I make pretty pictures to go with my teachings. Kay.
PS. I got the check from a fancy pretty check selling site. The names aren't real and the address is fake too, hence why I didn't bother to blur it out.
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1) The blank check
You have before you a blank check, devoid of writing. In the upper left should be your name, or if you have a joint account, then there are two. If you name isnt the one listed, chances are you're trying to forge a check, and forging is wrong and you can go to jail for that and stuff. Refer to the diagram below that we will be using through out this demonstration.
2) The date
On the upper right of most checks will be a line and a prompt for a 'date' There you put todays date in either the worded way 'August 30th' or in numerical form '8/30' as well as the current year. Some checks even have the first two numbers of the year already printed on the check for easy recognition, like our example check.
3) Pay to the Order of..who?
Below the date and check holder's name is a long line with the words 'Pay to the Order of' in small letters to the left. This is where you will place the name of the recipient of the check. In this case, the grocery store. Be sure to print.
4) Dollar Amount
To the right of the 'pay to the order of' line is a small box or line with a dollar sign and sometimes a period for easy recognition. Place the numerical value you wish to pay in this space. Be sure to be legible. In the line below the 'pay to the order of' line is another long line. In this line, write out the pay amount in written form. Though the actual rules for writing in this space are different, it is recommended that you write 'dollars' or 'dollars and' between the dollar amount and the cent amount. Some people may actually write out the cent amount as well to fill up the line (Which is recommended to prevent tampering) or will write it in the form of a fraction. In this case, '63/100.' If there is no cent amount, you may also put '00/100' or 'NO/100' in its place.
5) The Memo Line
This line is entirely optional. If you wish to further your direct purpose of your check or just make a note to either yourself or the recipient what this check is for, then feel free to write the purpose of the check in this small line on the bottom right. 'Deposit' or 'Car Payment' or in the case of the example check 'Potatoes and eggs.'
6) Sign your name
That's right folks, you're at the last step of check writing. The bottom right line is designated soley for your John Hancock. The line itself is actually really really small dotted, so that if someone tries to photocopy it for forgery, it will show up as a dotted line. Nifty, huh? So that's it. You can now rip your check from your check book (CAREFULLY) and use it as currency!
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