Forward all three copies to the address noted. 2. PRINT or TYPE all matter entered on this form. 3.INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Prepare in triplicate. This affidavit is made voluntarily for the purpose of establishing the fact that my signature is a forgery. 7. Do you know who forged your signatures? The purpose of this examination is to determine whether the payee's name appears as the first endorsement and to attempt to detect fraud. Here is a step-by-step procedure to perform a proper notarization: Step 1: Personal appearance is required. The filing must take place in the county where you maintain a principal place of business, as identified in the application on file with the Secretary of State.