What must you do to deposit a check?

First, open a checking or savings account at a credit union or bank.

Second, fill out a deposit slip.

Third, endorse the check (sign it on the back in the area reserved for endorsement). Last, have the teller deposit the check in your account.

You may be able to endorse the check and mail it in for deposit. Ask you bank or credit union about their procedures for that. If you do mail a check for deposit, include the phrase "for deposit only" along with your signature in the endorsement.