• (a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed:
  • (1) Part of an issue or series of stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental agency; or
  • (2) Part of an issue or series of stock, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a business enterprise or its property.
• (b) Forgery in the first degree is a Class B felony.

Second Degree

• (a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed:
  • (1) A deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment or a check, draft, note or other commercial instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation or status; or
  • (2) A public record, or an instrument filed or required or authorized by law to be filed in a public office or with a public employee; or
  • (3) A written instrument officially issued or created by a public office, public employees or government agency.
• (b) Forgery in the second degree is a Class C felony.

Third Degree

• (a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the third degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument.
• (b) Forgery in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.