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If the "scratch" was made after the document was signed, and was made without the knowledge and consent of any other party having an interest in it, or if the "scratch" substantially changes the information in the document, then yes, that is a form of altering. This can be a criminal offense, depending on the nature of the document, the change that was made, and the reason for making it.

The usual procedure for making changes in a document is to draw a single line through the text to be removed (so that it can still be read), enter the changed or correct information adjacent to the original, and have all signatories to the document initial the change.

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Q: If you have a legal document that is signed and you scratch something out. Is this a form of altering?
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