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1. Endorsing A Check
2. Blank Endorsement Sign your name the same way it appears on the front of the check. If it is spelled wrong on the front, then sign it again spelled correctly.
Important do not use a blank endorsement until you are ready to cash it or deposit it, otherwise anyone who finds it may cash it.
(bearer paper)
ENDORSE CHECK HERE
John Smith
3. Restrictive Endorsement before signing the check write a phrase such as For deposit only, or For deposit to account number and then sign your name underneath. The check may only be used for the purpose indicated.
ENDORSE CHECK HERE
For deposit only
John Smith
ENDORSE CHECK HERE
For deposit to account no. 0358247
4. Special Endorsement allows you to sign your check over to someone else (a third party) who may then deposit it or cash it. Write Pay to the order of then the third parties name, then sign it.
ENDORSE CHECK HERE
Pay to the order of
Lisa Reynolds
John Smith