Changing Check Numbers

Have you ever noticed that your check numbers are incorrect? The good news is that you can correct them, as long as they haven’t been reconciled yet. Here’s how:


Steps:

  1. Print your Checks Report
    This step is essential. Always print the report before making any changes.

  2. Begin Making Changes
    You'll need to determine where to start. Keep in mind: you cannot reuse the same check number, so some strategy is required.



Important Tip:

You may need to temporarily use a placeholder number to “free up” the number you need. For example:

  • Let's say you're starting with check #32 and want to change it to #1.

  • First, change check #32 to #1.

  • Then, find check #38 and change it to #32 (which is now available).

  • This gives you your starting point, and you can continue updating the rest in sequence.