Washington Code 18.71.190 – False personation
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Every person filing for record, or attempting to file for record, the certificate issued to another, falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person named in such certificate, or falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person entitled to the same, is guilty of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020.
[ 2003 c 53 § 138; 1909 c 192 § 16; RRS § 10019.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Terms Used In Washington Code 18.71.190
- Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080