What do I need to do if someone else is cashing my cheque?

Question

I have a cheque but don't have the time to cash it in, what do I need to do, if anything, so that my brother can cash it in for me?

Answer 1

Endorse it over to your brother and sign it.

Answer 2

Endorse it and give it to your brother.

Answer 3

"pay to the order of" [insert name] and sign as usual. The check becomes a third party check and should be cashed at your bank to avoid clearing delays.