How do you inscribe a check?

This question is a bit general, so I am going over the possibilities. If you want to check to see if your own check will clear, you can call the bank's automated line to look up your balance. This...

a blank check is a check where the name is not written on it

The address of the maker is not required per se, but the maker's name should appear on the check.

Yes, the bank on which the check is drawn should be able to do this for you.

No, the "Pay to the order of" line can be left blank. When you present the check at the bank that line must have been filled in or the bank will not cash it. It is common to leave that line blank...