Deposit a check to my account but payable to another name?

Question

Hi
Can you deposit a check into your account even if it is payable to a different name?
I got married but my pay stub is under my maiden name.

Answer 1

This is not a problem 99% of the time. Heck, I deposit checks made out to my 14 y/o daughter with a different last name and not a problem. Just sign the check with your maiden name and your married name, should be just fine.

Answer 2

Is this an account you started after your marriage? If not, then they should already know what your maiden name is.

If it is a new account,have you changed your name on your drivers license yet? If so, all you would have to do is show that to your teller, and it would be a non-issue.

Regardless, depositing is not so much the issue as is CASHING a check. I would sign both last names (hyphenate)on the back to be sure.

Answer 3

Sure, thats simple-- just bring your old ID with you too. Plus your bank account probably once had your maiden name as well. No biggie.

Answer 4

Yes, in this case you would sign the old name then the new name underneath. Basically your making it payable to yourself old to new.

Answer 5

Endorse it on the back, stating "Pay to Current Name" where current name is your married name.

Answer 6

that shouldnt be a problem just let your banker know youre now married ......to keep from having a problem id let employer know of my name change

Answer 7

yes you can just sign it and deposit it

Answer 8

you should be able to deposit it, but contact your employer ASAP to get it changed

Answer 9

Yes, you should not have any problems.