According to the state statues, the penalty would be determined by how the state interprets the offense. Most states view a forged signature on any legal document as fraud. In most states it would constitute a Class A fraudulent offense. The penalty would likely be a fine and a record filing of fraud on the offenders police record.
No-they probably forged your signature
a dealer forged my signature on DMV papers, met with VP he acknolweged it and I'm waiting for the owner to contact me. What are my options
If someone signs someone elses name on the title that means the title is forged. For example if i sign your name one the title that means its forged. So i advise if someone forges a name on the title call DMV and ask how to apply for a Duplicate Title, the Duplicate title will state that your the original owner of the Vehicle and since the original title has a forged signature on it means its NULL AND VOID, so its good for the garbage So go and get the Duplicate title, that's proof of ownership
Gather all proofs of purchase including copies of title & registration.
You should contact the police immediately and file a report.
The title is legal. The forgery is not.
Not if they stand to profit from what they're notarizing (e.g., title).
In most states only the seller is required; however the buyers information (name & address) must be completed. Only the sellers signature requires notarization. Check with your states DMV to make sure.
The penalty for selling a car without a title varies from state to state. The main problem with buying a car without a title is that you have to have a title in order to register the car.
Someone needs to gift it to you.
File a forgery complaint with the police. reapply for a title , then get a lawyer to have the lien removed.
Back taxes. Lots and lots of back taxes. See IRS publication 17 at http://www.irs.gov