### Question
How is the term certified check defined?


### Answer
The term **certified check** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4001* as the following:

> any check with respect to which a depository institution certifies that—


(A) the signature on the check is genuine

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY**

