How do you sign a check?

Signing is the last step of writing a check, and it should only be completed after double-checking all other sections of the check. If you sign an otherwise blank check and lose track of it, whoever finds it can put whatever they want in those empty spaces. You may find the letters "MP" next to the signature line on a check.

Do You Sign Your Name on a check?

You typically need to sign your name on the back of a check in order to deposit it or cash it. Learn how to do it the right way in this guide from PNC. Whether cashing a birthday check from a loved one or depositing a paycheck, the first step to turning a check into cash is endorsing it.

How do you sign a check endorsed?

When you cash a check made out to you, it needs to be endorsed, which means you sign the back of the check on the appropriate line and add the date. Most banks provide a few blank lines and a mark to indicate where to sign the check. You must sign in the right place, or the check may be invalidated.

What are the features of a check?

A check is a written, dated, and signed draft that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer. Checks instruct a financial institution to transfer funds from the payor’s account to the payee or that person's account. Check features include the date, the payee line, the amount of the check, the payor’s endorsement, and a memo line.