Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Notary Forge

I recently found out someone stole a notary stamp and forged my

name on a document. I would like to know if I go to the police what

would happen to this person? Do this crime mean jail time or is

this handled differently?


Asked on 10/24/05, 2:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Notary Forge

Forgery is considered a serious crime and often results in jail or prison time. The penalty would depend upon the purpose for forging the notarization.

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Answered on 11/01/05, 1:31 am


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