Usually, all you need to buy a money order is the money to cover the money order amount plus the fee. Some stores will require you to show a photo ID or fill out a transaction request form if your money order exceeds a certain dollar amount.((https://www.walmart.com/cp/money-orders/5791922))((https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Money-Orders-The-Basics))((https://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/rpt/2005-R-0299.htm))