I broke my right arm and I find it nearly impossible to sign checks with anything other than an "X." If I sign a new signature card, will my bank agree to let me sign checks this way until I regain the use of my right hand?
There's nothing that would legally prevent the bank from agreeing with you to accept such a signature. You are correct to realize you should sign a new signature card, so give your local branch a call to let them have the paperwork ready when you stop in to sign it, but be aware that using an "X" as your signature may increase the risk of a forgery on your account. Keep a careful eye on activity in your account to ensure that you've authorized all the transactions.
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There's nothing that would legally prevent the bank from agreeing with you to accept such a signature. You are correct to realize you should sign a new signature card, so give your local branch a call to let them have the paperwork ready when you stop in to sign it, but be aware that using an "X" as your signature may increase the risk of a forgery on your account. Keep a careful eye on activity in your account to ensure that you've authorized all the transactions.
