How to Fill Out a Money Order?
1. Purchase a Money Order: To buy a money order, visit a convenient location that offers money order services, such as banks, post offices, or retail stores. Request a money order for the desired amount.
2. Recipient’s Information: On the money order form, fill in the Pay to the Order of Line with the name of the person or business you’re paying. Ensure the name matches their identification, especially if it’s required for cashing the money order.
3. Your Information: In the designated fields labeled From, Purchaser, Sender, or Remitter, provide your full name and address. This information identifies you as the purchaser of the money order.
4. Memo Line: If necessary, include additional information in the memo line of the money order. This could be your account number or a brief note indicating the purpose of the payment. The memo line shall be optional, however it shall be useful for record-keeping.
5. Sign the Money Order: Affix your signature on the front of the money order in the space provided. However, do not sign the back, as this area is reserved for the recipient’s endorsement upon cashing.
6. Keep the Receipt: After purchasing the money order, retain the receipt provided by the issuer. The receipt contains a tracking number and serves as proof of purchase. Hold onto it in case you need to replace the money order in the event it is lost or stolen.