ENDORSEMENT PLACEMENT AND INK COLOR - 8034-2
Departments will endorse checks, money orders, warrants, and other negotiable instruments in the first 1 1/2” from the trailing edge. This 1 1/2” is identified as the “payee signature” endorsement area. The endorsement areas for the “bank of first deposit” and “subsequent endorser” are also identified in this illustration. Endorsements will not be placed in the MICR Clear Band.
Purple ink will not be used for any state department endorsement. Purple ink is reserved for the “bank of first deposit” endorsement.
Certain money orders, warrants, or other negotiable instruments may have language pre-printed in the area designated for the “payee” endorsement. These instruments may be endorsed in the “subsequent endorser” area if the department endorsement will not fit in the remaining area for the “payee” endorsement.
Departments that cannot comply with this section must request a written exemption from the Department of Finance, Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit.