Forgery is a type of fraud that involves making or altering written documents in order to deceive a person or institution. Georgia's forgery laws prohibit making or possessing documents that purport to be something they are not.Georgia law recognizes four degrees of forgery, each carrying different penalties. Forgery is generally a felony. Forgery charges arise from cases of producing or altering a document in order to deceive, whether it's an individual, a business, or the state of Georgia.