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In order to produce valid checks, we will need to collect your bank information - including such items as bank name and state, the ABA fraction number, routing number, and your account number. There are also a few check options available for selection. Please refer to the guide below to locate all the necessary items on your current Business Check. Required information sections and/or fields are marked in bold gray.

Guide to Finding Information for Ordering Checks

A = Your Heading Information (Your imprint options selected)

B = Your Bank Name Information

C = Your Bank Address

D = Your Present Check Number (also shows in MICR line)

E = Your Bank ABA Fractional Number

F = Your Bank Routing Number (Always a 9 digit number)

G = Your Bank Account Number 

1. Enter Bank Name and Location (Items B & C from guide)

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3. Enter Bank Branch Number (If Available)

4. Enter Routing & Account Numbers (Items F & G from guide)

STEP A:  Print and Fill Out a MICR Specification Line Sheet using the proper links below.

Internet Explorer Only Format - MICR Specification Line Sheet

PDF Format - MICR Specification Line Sheet

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NOTES: These are Business Checks and NOT personal checks you are ordering. Personal account size checks can be used to fill out the MICR Spec Sheet when ordering BUSINESS checks. Be aware that the starting number for all BUSINESS checks will be printed IN FRONT of the routing number and not in between the routing and account number, or after the account number as shown on personal account checks. Use caution when filling out the MICR Sheet if the check you are using to order from has the check starting number BETWEEN the Routing Number and the Account Number or AFTER the Account Number. DO NOT include the starting number as part of the information you are entering for the Routing and Account Numbers on this order.

STEP B:  Check Information - Enter the Routing Number

Using the MICR Specification Sheet you filled out in Step A, transfer the 9 consecutive numbers entered between the two symbols into the boxes below. None of the boxes below should contain symbols or remain empty.

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STEP C:  Check Information - Enter the Account Number

Using the MICR Specification Sheet you filled out in Step A, transfer the account number information into the corresponding boxes below. The account number information begins immediately after the second symbol on the MICR Specification Line Sheet.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter a X in place of ANY corresponding blank spaces which appeared BEFORE or IN your Account Number while filling out the MICR Specification Line Sheet.

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5. Specify Signature Line Information

STEP A:  Do you want additional signature lines on your check?

No - Additional signature lines are not wanted/needed. Yes - Include 2 signature lines on the check.

STEP B:  Optional - Enter Wording Above or Below Signature Line(s)

Wording cannot exceed 25 characters in length (including spaces). Wording examples include company/organization names, "Requires 2 signatures", "Void after 90 days", "Treasurer-Controller", etc.

Enter any wording that should appear ABOVE the first or only signature line:

Enter any wording that should appear BELOW the first or only signature line:

Enter any wording that should appear BELOW the second signature line (if applicable):

6. Enter a starting number for your checks

7. Enter Constant Prefix Preceding The Starting Number (if applicable)