Negotiating bearer instruments requires both indorsement and delivery because the use of bearer instruments involves more risk through loss or theft.

Bearer Instruments

Financial documents that entitle the holder or bearer to a sum of money or value stated on the document, without requiring ownership registration.

Indorsement

An act of signing a document, often found on the back of a check, to transfer rights or to authenticate.

Negotiating

The process of discussing and arriving at a mutual agreement between parties with differing needs or viewpoints.