In real estate and financial transactions, Endorsement is the act of signing one’s name on the back of a check or promissory note to transfer or guarantee the instrument. An endorsement may be made with or without additional wording that limits or clarifies the signer’s liability or intent.
Endorsements are commonly required when checks are deposited or negotiated and when promissory notes are assigned or transferred. In real estate transactions, proper endorsement helps ensure that funds and negotiable instruments are legally and correctly passed between parties.
