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Change paycheck numbers

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 115
Image Alt Text Updated 5/26/2026 10:54

Learn how to edit or modify check numbers in Intuit QuickBooks Workforce and QuickBooks Desktop Payroll.

If you’ve accidentally entered an incorrect paycheck number in QuickBooks, you can change it anytime.

Follow the steps below to modify check numbers for your product.

Note: Not sure which payroll service you have? Here's how to find your payroll service.

Intuit QuickBooks Workforce

  • Go to All apps A bunch of numbers and letters on a tile wall., then Payroll, then Employees (Take me there).

  • Below Run payroll, select Paycheck list.

  • Select Filter to find the paycheck. You can filter it by date range or employee.

  • Enter the correct Check number.

  • If you want to reprint the paycheck with the correct check numbers, select Print.

QuickBooks Desktop Payroll

  • Go to Banking, then Use Register.

  • Select the account where the check or paycheck is located.

  • Find and double-click the paycheck to open it.

  • In the Check Number field, enter the correct check number.

  • Select Save & Close.

  • Select Yes when prompted to record the changes.

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