Forgery is a type of fraud that involves making or altering written documents in order to deceive a person or institution. Forged documents can range from a drivers license to a convention badge.Most forgery crimes in Georgia are felonies. Learn what penalties apply to 1st-degree, 2nd-degree, 3rd-degree, and 4-th degree forgery. A person commits the offense of forgery in the third degree when with the intent to defraud he or she knowingly: Georgia's forgery laws are outlined in O.C.G.A. § 1691. Georgia law recognizes four degrees of forgery, each carrying different penalties. The Questioned Documents section can assist in the analysis of documents involved in criminal activities. Under Georgia law, clerks are not allowed to ask for photo IDs when someone files a deed. Contact the Sheriff's Department for assistance at (706) 695-4592.