Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23 — Notary fraud; notarial fraud
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 5: Forgery, Fraud, and Other Deceptions, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 23. (a) The following terms are defined for this section: (1) "Acknowledgment" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-42-0.5-2 . (2) "Notarial officer" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-42-0.5-19 . (b) A notarial officer who, with intent to defraud, knowingly or intentionally: (1) affixes a person's signature to a blank affidavit or certificate of acknowledgment; and (2) delivers that affidavit or certificate to another person; with the intent that it be used as an affidavit or acknowledgment commits notary fraud, a Level 6 felony. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally uses an affidavit or certificate described in subsection (b) for any purpose commits notarial fraud, a Level 6 felony.
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Is notary fraud; notarial fraud a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Notary fraud; notarial fraud is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23.
Which Indiana statute covers notary fraud; notarial fraud?
Notary fraud; notarial fraud is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23 (Notary fraud; notarial fraud).
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