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To sign someones name without their prior consent isn't an act of forgery unless you have copied (duplicated) their signature to look like they have written it themselves.
Also,it isn't deemed as a criminal offence to make a forgery for most things unless the forged item is intended to be used in a deception by being passed off as THE REAL THING!...in order to obtain money/services/goods.e.t.c..under false pretences!
So,that being said...the answer is YES it is an act of forgery to copy anyones signature without their prior consent...and also an act of forgery if done with prior consent from the owner,An act of forgery indeed...but certainly not a criminal offence without the added offence of deception being involved.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoForgery is a criminal offense. To constitute a criminal offense you must have 2 factors; (1) an ACT, done with (2) a criminal INTENT. "Legally," usage with consent can only be granted by Power of Attorney. In certain VERY limited circumstances you may be given one-time authority to sign someone's signature to something. This is usually done by signing the persons signature followed with the word "by" and then your initials, or YOUR signature.
Another view: It is NOT "forgery" to sign someone's name with that someone's name. The crime of forgery is defined as the uttering of a false instrument with the intent to defraud.This is the criminal intent referred to in the above answer. If the person who signs another person's name to something WITH that person's consent, there is no intent to defraud THAT person. Consent may be given in various manners. It does not "legally" always have to be by a Power of Attorney. A written power of attorney is essentially proof to third persons stating that consent has been given and stating the extent of that consent. Also for certain transactions such as real estate transactions, a power of attorney is a statutory requirement because it must be recorded along with the deed in order to prove the validity of the deed in the chain of title. A deed signed by some person other than the grantor is presumptively invalid. The recorded POA validates the deed for all time.
My wife "forges" my name twice a month when I turn over my paycheck to her and she signs my name and deposits it in the checking account.
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Is it legal for minor to sign school disciplinary form without parental consent?
No, it is called forgery.
A person signed a contract on behalf of someone who did not have authority to do so?
That is illegal if the person did not have consent to sign on the person's behalf. That is considered forgery and can be prosecuted as such.
Is it illegal to sign someones name in order to receive their us mail without their consent first even know they live with me?
Yes, it is illegal to sign someone else's name without their consent, even if they live with you. It is considered fraud and can lead to serious legal consequences. It is always best to seek permission before handling or opening someone else's mail.
Can a realtor sign your name on a contract?
No. Not unless you have granted the realtor a Power of Attorney to do so. Otherwise, for the realtor to sign your name would be forgery and the contract would not be binding.
Can people give you an example of forgery?
forgery means that people sometimes fake other people for signing a contract with another persons name. IE a man wants to sign a contract for electricity payment but another man signs with his name then that man who wants to sign will be guilty because he wants to sign again but he cant sign more that once.
Can someone sign their spouse's name on a real estate title without them present?
No. That would be a forgery unless they have a properly executed Power of Attorney.
Is it ok for your husband to sign your name on a tax return?
no, unless he has power of attorney to fill in your return, if not, then it is called a forgery
What can happen if you sign spouses name to a car title if the title has both of your names on it?
you can be prosecuted for forgery or worse attempted theft
Can someone sign your name with consent?
Only through Power of Attorney
Is it illegal to change your signature?
No, it is not illegal to change your signature as long as you are not doing it with fraudulent intent. It is common for people to update or modify their signatures over time.
Can you sign someones name on title of car without their permission?
no because that's considered fraud
Can my ex-wife file forgery charges on me concerning an account that was awarded to me in our divorce decree?
If you are signing her name she can file a forgery complaint. The court cannot and will not give you permission to sign her name. If the account was "awarded to you" then you should have made arrangements to retitle it in your name. There is no reason to continue to use it in your ex-wife's name.
