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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.
What else can I help you with?
Is it legal for minor to sign school disciplinary form without parental consent?
No, it is called forgery.
Can I sign my son's name to the back of his check and cash it for him?
It is not recommended to sign your son's name on a check without his consent, as this could be considered forgery. It is best to have your son endorse the check himself or explore alternative methods for accessing the funds.
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.
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
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.
When signing a check why should you sign in cursive?
Cursive is much harder to forge, and much easier to determine forgery if forgery occurs.
