Punishment for misdemeanor forgery is a jail sentence of up to one year. Counterfeiting or forging someone else's handwriting or seal.Using a false document like a driver's license or government ID to commit forgery. You can be convicted of forgery under California law if you "knowingly alter, create, or use a written document, intending to commit a fraud. Filing a False Document under California Penal Code Section 115 PC makes it a felony to file any forged or false document with a public office. Property - What was lost, stolen, forged, or damaged. If possible, provide make, model, and serial number of any equipment. Consumer Fraud Complaint Form Please fill the form out completely. File an online police report for a qualifying incident.