Yes. There is a provision in the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted in all but two states (NY and SC) that permits a check to be deposited without the payee'sendorsement.
However, individual banks may have policies that require an endorsement when they accept a check for deposit. In such a case, the bank's rule would take precedence.
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Yes. There is a provision in the 