Knowing how to fill out a money order can make the difference between its being valid and not being valid. Learn how to use this helpful payment tool.

Need to send a money order? Here's how to fill out a money order the right way, whether you're paying bills, making deposits or sending funds safely.

This step-by-step guide goes over how to fill out a money order, a process similar to writing a check, as well as what you need to do before and after you fill out a money order.