Uttering a forged instrument is considered a Class H felony and has the same potential penalty as forging a lease, will, or deed. Forging a will, lease, deed, or other similar document is a Class H felony.The penalty is five to 20 months in prison, a fine, or both. Uttering forged paper or instrument containing a forged endorsement. Charged with uttering a false instrument in Charlotte, NC? Contact our charlotte forgery defense attorneys today. It is unlawful for any person to forge or counterfeit any instrument, or possess any counterfeit instrument, with the intent to injure or defraud any person.