HRS §710-1069.5
Using an altered notarized document to mislead
This law makes it a crime to use a notarized document that you know was changed after it was notarized, if you do so to trick someone. It is a misdemeanor offense.
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The statute, as written — Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree
(1) A person commits the offense of misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree if, with intent to mislead another, the person submits or invites reliance on a document that the person knows has been altered after the document had been notarized by a notary public in this or any other jurisdiction. (2) Misrepresenting a notarized document in the second degree is a misdemeanor. [L 2008, c 175, pt of §3] COMMENTARY ON §§710-1069 AND 710-1069.5 Act 175, Session Laws 2008, added these sections, establishing criminal offenses for misrepresenting a notarized document. Act 175 deterred fraud by strengthening the laws relating to notaries and notarized documents. Conference Committee Report No. 77-08.
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