Add or Change Signature on Payroll Checks

Payroll Manager can automatically print signatures on printed checks. The signature file must be a Bitmap Image file (BMP). Once setup and enabled, signatures will print on Payroll checks automatically.

Create A BMP Signature File

If you need assistance creating a BMP image file, please reach out to our support team!

1. Use a black or dark ink pen to sign a blank piece of paper. (8.5x11 is best since we'll use a copy machine to scan the signature).
2. If there are multiple signatures, sign one right below the other.
3. Scan the paper with a photocopier. Most copiers and scanners allow you to scan as an image (choose BMP if it's an option) or PDF.
4. If you cannot scan the signatures as a BMP file, you will need to convert the file to BMP.
   There are a number of free tools can do this for you (like MS Paint or Photopea) or reach out to our support team.
5. You can use the same file for both Payroll and Budget Checks.

Add Signatures to Checks

1. Save the signature BMP file to your Payroll folder.
2. In Budget, go to Options then select Pay Checks
3. On the Pay Checks Options screen, make sure the Signature box is checked.
4. Enter the name of the signature file in the Signature Path-Filename box.
5. If you want a border around the signature, check the Enclose signature in a box option.
6. Press Save.

Next, follow the steps in the Review Payroll Check Alignment article to ensure the signature prints in the correct position on the check.