Application for signature change in bank is a formal letter written to the bank when one has changed their signature over a period of time or if they have forgotten their old signature and want to update it to a new one. The process for signature change in every bank is different, in some banks you can get either an online form or a form from the bank’s branch, but in some cases, you need to write a separate request application for your signature change. The format for signature change application shall remain almost similar to that of other formal letters and is very generic. It should include the sender’s details, receiver’s details, the reason behind the change of signature, letter closure and any other necessary bank details.
Body of the application
12 Sita Complex
The Branch Manager
State Bank of India
22, Shaheed Marg
Subject: Request to change the signature
With humble request, I Ramdas Mathur, hold a savings account in your branch, identified by account number 1234-4567-7890. Due to some security reasons, I intend to change my signatures for all personal and official purposes. Therefore I humbly request you to update my old signature with the new one. I have provided my old and new signatures with this letter.
I am looking forward to an action regarding the same at the earliest. Please let me know if any kind of documents is needed for the procedure. For any query, please contact me on the provided number.
Contact number: 123212321
213 Brilliant complex
The Branch Manager
Subject: Request to change the signature
With due respect, I, Jayesh Shivhare, would like to state that I hold a savings bank account in your branch by the account number 3451-1839-4625. I write this to inform you that I have updated my signature as I have been facing some security issues with the old one. I request you to change my signature for all personal and official purposes.
I have provided my old signature along with 2 specimens of my new signature. Please let me know if you need my new signature in a printed hard copy as well.
I have also attached a photocopy of my bank passbook and ID proof with this letter. Please contact me on the provided number for any kind of query.
Contact number: 4781838992
123 Ashok Nagar
The Branch Manager
Subject: Request for recording change of signature
I, Ashok Singh, am having a savings account in your esteemed bank for the past 15 years. All these years I have been having numerous transactions through the medium of cheques. But recently, I have noticed that many of my checks are getting bounced due to a mismatch of signatures.
In order to resolve this issue, I request you to please record my signature as I believe it might have changed over the years. I will be much grateful to you if this could be done at the earliest so that I don’t have to face any further issues with my transaction.
Along with this application, I have attached a copy of my PAN card and passbook for your verification.
My bank account details are as follows:
Savings account number: 1392-7273-8183
Term deposit 1: 1738-7382-7472
Question 1. What is an application for signature change in a bank?
Answer. An application for signature change in a bank is a formal letter written by a person to the bank’s authorities when they want to change/update their old signature to a new one.
Question 2. To whom should the application for signature change be addressed?
Answer. Usually, the application for signature change in the bank is addressed to the branch manager. But in some cases, it might also be addressed to the administrative department of the bank.
Question 3. In which cases can a bank signature be changed?
Answer. There can be various situations where a customer needs to change their signature with regard to their accounts. There might be some security or personal issues. Sometimes it is possible that their signature has changed over time. In all of the above situations, the customer can write an application requesting their signature change.
