How to Endorse Government Checks
- 1). Look at the back of the government check. You will see a space designated for your signature; sign your name there using a pen with blue or black ink. If the check is made out to more than one person, all persons must sign the check.
- 2). Write your bank account number. Underneath your signature, if you are depositing the check, you may write in your bank account number, in accordance with your bank's procedures. You can also write "for deposit only." This means the check can only be deposited into your account and cannot be cashed directly. These steps are not required but provide additional protection in case the check is lost or stolen.
- 3). Cash or deposit the government check. If you deposit the check at the bank, make sure you get a record of the deposit. If you are cashing the check, you can bring the check to your bank or to a check cashing service.
