1. Date: Write today's date.
   
2. Payee: Write the name of the person or company that you are paying.
   
3. Amount of check in numbers: Write the amount in numbers. Be careful not to leave space between your numbers.
   
4. Amount of check in words: Write the amount of the check in words.
   
5. Name: Your personal information is printed here. Never list your Social Security Number on your printed checks.
   
6. Signature: Sign your check the same way you sign your name on the signature card.
   
7. Memo: Write why you wrote the check. If you are paying a bill, put down any information requested by the company.