[zenlot]

I guess you're not including UK here? Checks are a thing in UK and is very common for .gov institutions: driving licence? Write a check. Overpaid taxes? Receive check. Pay national insurance gaps? Write a check. It's good though that pretty much every banking app has ability to scan and deposit a check to your account in a matter of seconds.

[AndrewDucker]

I can't comment on the rest but I recently paid for my driving license electronically.

[sadfklsjlkjwt]

For taxes you can choose whether to get a check or have the money deposited directly into a bank account.

[drcongo]

I can't remember the last time I even saw a personal cheque in the UK.

[zenlot]

I remember - few weeks ago.