Being the keeper of the king's seal was an important duty; if it were stolen, people could forge documents in his name. The sealed letter came with a known messenger of the king, not some rando.And the nobility knew each other and maybe knew the king and his court as well. HowStuffWorks takes a look at some of the most famous literary forgeries in history, including Hitler's diary and Howard Hughes' memoirs. You can fabricate claims on higher titles, just only under certain circumstances (ie vassal fabricating a claim on his king's title). This document provides an overview of the board game King's Forge. How about a falsely embossed credit card or altered debit card? Defendant was convicted of forgery based on presenting an Illinois drivers license in a different name to a bank when opening an account. If you suspect that a Will has been forged, it is important to act quickly and speak to a solicitor. The solicitor can investigate whether the will is genuine.