What information is mandatory for me to put on a personalized check?

I am in the process of ordering personal checks. The forms asks me to fill in my personal information to be printed on each check. I do not want to put my home address, or if I do, I'd like to leave off my apartment number. What all do I HAVE to put on there? What can I leave off?|||Just your name and address has to be on there. You do not have to put anything else. This is so they can verify the check with your other identification. As far as your apartment # you do not have to put that. The address should match your license.|||If you are concerned about a stalker getting your address, put your driver's license number on there. That way, if a store wants to look at your license for ID, they can match the number up.





I don't think there is a legal requirement to put any information on the check, other than the routing information at the bottom. However, a store might require a check with a pre-printed name and address, and does not have to take your check if it doesn't meet their standards. Some stores might even ask for a phone number. Again, they can't force you to give your phone number, but also have no obligation to take your check, either.





Address with no apartment number sounds like a fair compromise, but I would think it wouldn't stop a stalker from showing up at the complex and waiting to follow you.|||You can put as much or as little as you want.


it's up to you.


You don't have to even have your name on them.


But it helps.|||You can get by with only your name, but it's a good idea to have your home address (it's okay to leave off your apartment number).