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21. Update for those interested: I took the check to the bank.

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 01:26 PM

Dec 15

I explained the entire situation to the teller, and she told me to just use my traditional signature. I did so, and deposited the check.

She did, however, securitize the check for about 30 seconds. It got kind of wadded up in my pocket because I shoveled snow with it in my pocket prior to going to the bank. Also, the person who made that check out from the organization that held the raffle had really terrible handwriting. These things made the check look really sketchy.

I'm not sure how I would have fared if I tried to do a mobile deposit on my phone with that check.

Thank you all for your responses.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 13 OP

You are supposed to use your official signature, but you might take it to your bank/credit union... hlthe2b Dec 13 #1

That's The Best Path ProfessorGAC Dec 13 #2

I've endorsed mine with my first and middle initial and my last name Nittersing Dec 13 #3

The first letter of my nickname is not the same as... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #4

Same. Editing... meaning mine are also not the same... lol Nittersing Dec 13 #5

So if the check was made out to your nickname... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #6

I have done both Nittersing Dec 13 #9

OK!! I'm going to sign it as "Beth"! LuckyCharms Dec 13 #10

LOL Nittersing Dec 13 #11

MY NAME IS NOT BETH! LuckyCharms Dec 13 #12

Send it to me! I'll get it cashed! rsdsharp Dec 15 #26

Like Dick and Richard? AZJonnie Dec 13 #7

Sort of Jonnie... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #8

Walk into your branch and explain it to a human. Iggo Dec 13 #13

You mean, like... LuckyCharms Dec 13 #14

I know, right? Iggo Dec 13 #15

weren't you just waxing on about a 12 dollar breakfast? Skittles Dec 14 #20

I don't know if this has changed and never verified it beyond accounting class. discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 13 #16

That's been my understanding nuxvomica Dec 13 #18

With my signature you can make out maybe two letters, and I've never had an issue with getting a check cashed. Xavier Breath Dec 13 #17

If it was mine, I'd sign it with first initial of first name, then full last name, and then Sogo Dec 13 #19

Update for those interested: I took the check to the bank. LuckyCharms Dec 15 #21

Way to go, True Dough Dec 15 #22

You tell 'em, Harker! Niagara Dec 15 #23

I think everyone on DU True Dough Dec 15 #25

lol Niagara Dec 15 #27

I'm going to stick with Harker. True Dough Dec 15 #28

Harker it is Niagara Dec 15 #29

Gifs? True Dough Dec 16 #30

I forgot to rec this response, True Niagara Dec 18 #31

Yay!!! Niagara Dec 15 #24

You can endorse " For Deposit Only " with the account number and see if they flag it. JMCKUSICK Dec 18 #32