An indorsement must be written within 1 1/2 inches of the trailing edge of the back of the check or negotiability is destroyed.

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An indorsement can be written anywhere on the back of the check, and negotiability is not destroyed if it is written outside the 1 1/2 inch limit. However, some financial institutions may have their own policies regarding where indorsements should be placed on checks.

An Indorsement Must Be Written Within 1 1/2 Inches of the Trailing