capture deposit does back have to be signed?
Signing Over the Check. 1  1. Sign the back of the check as usual, except keep your signature in the top section of the endorsement area. 2  2. Print Pay to the Order of and the third party's name in the middle section (or second line) of the endorsement area. 3  3. Do not have the third party sign the check until it is deposited or cashed.