How do you obtain a cashiers check?

Walk into any bank, with enough cash or debit/credit card to pay for the check, plus a few bucks. When it's your turn, walk up to the teller's window, and teller you want a cashier's check. She'll punch the check, and print on it the name of who you want it paid to. Depending on the bank, it may cost you a dollar or two for the check ... of course, that's over and above the face value.