A person commits forgery in Florida when he, with intent, falsely makes, alters, forges or counterfeits any written instrument. Forgery requires that a person falsely make, altered, forge or counterfeit a particular document with the intent to injure or defraud a person, entity or firm.Forgery is defined as making or altering a document with the intent to injure or defraud another person. In accordance with Fla. Stat. Forgery in Florida involves falsifying, altering, counterfeiting, or forging a document with legal significance, with the intent to defraud or injure someone. Forgery is a third-degree felony and can lead to a five-year prison sentence. In Florida, forgery has a narrow legal meaning—the term applies only to the false creation, alteration or copying of a specific list of documents and items. Forgery is defined in Florida Statutes Section 831.01.