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Write the current date in the top right corner and the recipient's name on the 'Pay to the Order of' line. Make sure to use the correct legal name to avoid any payment issues.
Write '300.00' in the small box next to the dollar sign. Always include the decimal and cents (.00) even for whole dollar amounts to prevent alterations.
On the line below the payee, write 'Three Hundred and 00/100' or 'Three Hundred Dollars and No Cents'. Draw a line through any remaining space to prevent changes, then sign the check.
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