by Les C. Cseh, ASAP Cheques, Forms & Supplies
revised August 21, 2006

Don't Forget About The Back
Teller Stamp Box
Endorsement Line and Phrase
Verification Phrase


Don't Forget About The Back

The rules for the location and printing of Areas Of Interest on the back of cheques have changed as well.

You will notice that several of the items are printed very faintly. In order for these items to not interfere with the information being scanned, they must have a maximum PCS (print contrast signal) of .25.

 


Teller Stamp Box

The teller stamp box must be in the top-left hand corner, 1/8" (.317 cm) from the top and left side. It must be between 1 5/8" (4.1 cm) and 2 3/8" (6 cm) wide, and between 1 3/8" (3.5 cm) and 3 1/2" (8.89 cm) high. The phrase "Teller Stamp Here" must be printed within the box using a font size no larger than 6 points with a maximum PCS of 0.25.


Endorsement Line and Phrase

The Endorsement signature/stamp line must begin 3.5" (8.89 cm) from the left edge, and no lower than 1.5" (3.81 cm) from the bottom edge.

The phrase Endorsement - Signature or Stamp (for French cheques, Endossement - Signature ou Timbre) must be printed using an 8 point font directly below the Endorsement signature/stamp line, and have a minimum PCS of 0.60 (in other words, dark).


Verification Phrase

The bottom of the Verification Phrase must be printed 1" (2.54 cm) from the bottom of the cheque and start 3.5" (8.89 cm) from the left edge using a minimum font size of 10 points, with a minimum PCS of 0.60 (dark). There are several supported verification phrases: Back/Endos, Endos/Back, Back/Verso, Verso/Back, Back and Verso.