Yes, and it would most likely fall under federal jurisdiction
Falsifying government documents is a felony, punishable by 5-10 years depending on how severe the case is.
Falsifying a deed to a home where two people are listed one is deceased and his wife is trying to change it to her name
It can depend on the type of crime being committed by utilizing the forged documents.
Not a felony , but yes, it is falsification of a government document.
In 2012, . . . "the term shall be fixed by the court, and shall not exceed four years."
In most states, this is forgery, a felony.
The offense is FRAUD. Depending on the wording of the law in your jurisdiction it may be either a misdemeanor or a felony.
Yes, it is.
rigging
No. The whole purpose of the notary is to ensure that the person signing the document is competent and knows what they are signing. That is why a notary can not notarize a document unless the signer is in the physical presence of the notary. If a notary affixes his or her stamp to a document, knowing that the person is incoherent and does not understand the document, the notary is guilty of a felony in most states.
Violation of ethics
Actually, it depends on the government form and the regulation the form is dealing with. A "local" form, or a form developed at the local level may not be enforced and/or illegal especially if no regulatory authority is cited. Othe forms at higher levels such as DA or DD forms (Department of the Army and Department of Defense) can be enforced.