Wolfe (1983), 10 Ohio App. Ohio's forgery laws cover false writings, IDs, objects, and recordings.Learn about forgery, forged IDs, and criminal simulation definitions and penalties. Forgery in Ohio involves creating or using false documents with the intent to deceive or commit fraud. Consequences for violating Ohio forgery laws can include fines in the thousands of dollars and prison time. What is Forgery in Ohio? If you intentionally make a false statement to an Ohio government official, you could be charged with criminal falsification. We can represent your case. Read more about instructions on filling out the BCI 2-71 form.