Turn the check over so the back is facing up
Locate the endorsement area on the back of the check
Sign your name exactly as it appears on the front of the check
Use blue or black ink
Keep your signature within the endorsement area
If required, write “For deposit only” above or below your signature
If depositing into a joint or business account, follow the bank’s endorsement rules
If the check is payable to multiple people, get all required signatures
If you are signing over the check to someone else, write the recipient’s name and sign your name as instructed by the bank
Present or deposit the endorsed check promptly