When you write the check to another person, that person endorses the back when they cash it. If you write a check to "Cash", the bank may require that you endorse it before they will cash it.
If you are the maker of the check - that is, the person who is writing the check to pay someone else - you should sign on the front of the check and NOT on the back. The back of the check is for the payee's endorsement. The front of the check has a signature line for the maker to sign.
To sign the back of a check is to endorse it.
If it is made payable to you, yes. If you are the remitter (purchaser - person paying with the check), no.
To endorse a check made out to yourself, sign your name on the back where it says "Endorse Here." This signature should match the name written on the front of the check. If you are depositing the check, you may also need to write "For deposit only" and include your account number below your signature.
To transfer a check to another person you can sign the back and have them sign the back, as well. Once they sign the check, it is their check.
Endorsing the check
You cannot sign your son's name to the back of his check and cash it for him. This is illegal.
that's why they get the check, the papers you sign say they will take it if you don't pay it back, or make extension arrangments
endorsement
Endorsement
You sign the back. She has to sign beneath your name. Then, you can cash it or deposit it.
You can use black or blue ink to sign on a check. Actually there is no restriction on the color you can use to sign on a check as long as it does not blot on the check paper. Also, your writing should be clear and legible so that the bank authorities can verify it accurately.