Defendant was convicted of forgery based on presenting an Illinois drivers license in a different name to a bank when opening an account. The Cleveland Division of Police Online Crime Reporting System makes it easier and more convenient to file a police report without leaving home.Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, forging or selling or distributing forged identification cards is a misdemeanor of the first degree. An Ohio inmate forged certificates and documents that demonstrate good behavior to help plead his case for early release. The transfer and recording of all documents conveying interest in land and mineral rights to track the ownership history of all real property in the county. It is a violation of Ohio forgery laws to fabricate or create any writing or portion of a writing. This includes executing or altering a signature. (c) (1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of forging identification cards or selling or distributing forged identification cards. The signer must sign the document in the presence of the notary public.