An "Affidavit of Forgery" is a notarized, sworn statement, attesting that the signature appearing on it is indeed a forgery. A forgery occurs when a person attempts to pass off any type of writing with the intent to defraud or harm another.Texas Penal Code § 32.21 establishes that a person commits forgery if they forge writing with intent to defraud or harm another. Forgery involves the creation, alteration, or use of a false document with the intent to defraud or deceive. A Forgery Affidavit form is primarily used when the payee's signature has been forged in the process of receiving payment through a Dallas County check. Signature forgery refers to creating or imitating someone else's signature without their permission or authorization, intending to deceive others.