Write a check

Before you start

Open Write Check. Confirm the account and business you are working in. You need permission to create checks and an available bank account. Printing, sending, and approving checks may require additional permissions.

Complete the check

1. Choose the bank account. Confirm the account holder and bank details. Use Manage Banks if a saved record needs attention.
2. Choose the payee. Verify the recipient’s name and address. Select the correct saved payee or add one if your access allows it.
3. Enter the payment. Set the amount, date, check number, and optional memo. Resolve validation messages before continuing.
4. Add supporting details. Add invoices or documents where needed. Include the saved signature only when you are authorized to use it, or sign after printing.
5. Review the preview. Confirm the payee, amount, date, number, bank details, and layout. Use the full PDF review before printing.

Save a draft

Choose Save draft to return later. Find it under Checks → Drafts, then choose Edit draft. Choose Save changes after editing.

A saved draft reserves its check number. Deleting a draft retires that number. Changing the bank on a saved draft creates a replacement draft with a number at the new bank; review the replacement message before saving.

Review, approve, and print

Choose Review & print when the check is ready. If approval is required, submit it for approval first. Another authorized person must approve that version before signing, printing, or email becomes available. Editing reviewed details can require a fresh approval.

Choose the appropriate print layout, prepare the PDF, and print. Confirm printing only after the paper check prints successfully. If the PDF did not open, use the available recovery options and check the saved record before creating another check.

Find your saved check

Open Checks to see its current status, documents, and history. Available actions include printing another copy, sending a protected link, and printing an envelope.