Michigan Laws 168.933a – Forgery; definition

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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 extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l

Except as otherwise provided in this act, a person who does either of the following for any purpose under this act is guilty of forgery:

(a) Knowingly makes, files, or otherwise publishes a false document with the intent to defraud.

(b) Knowingly makes, files, or otherwise publishes a document that contains false signatures with the intent to defraud.