Check whether your employer and bank allow third-party endorsement
Confirm the check is payable to you only
Write “Pay to the order of [full name]” on the back of the check
Sign your name exactly as it appears on the front
Have the person you are endorsing it to sign if required by the bank
Include any additional wording required by the bank, such as “For deposit only”
Give the endorsed check to the other person
Ask the recipient to deposit or cash it with their bank first
Bring identification if the bank requires it
Verify the bank accepts endorsed payroll checks before attempting the transfer