If someone has a tool or device — like a special plate or mold — and they plan to use it to make fake documents or other fake items, that is against the law. This is a class D felony, which is a serious crime.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
570.100. of a — . — 1. A person commits the of possession of a forging instrumentality if, with the purpose of committing , he or she makes, causes to be made or possesses any , , or device for making or altering any writing or anything other than a writing.
2. The offense of possession of a forging instrumentality is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
Related Missouri laws
Crime of counterfeiting, definitions
RSMo 570.103
Filing false documents, offense of, elements
RSMo 570.095
Seizure and forfeiture of counterfeit property
RSMo 570.105
Forgery
RSMo 570.090
Issuing a false instrument or certificate
RSMo 570.110
Alteration or removal of item numbers with intent to deprive lawful owner
RSMo 570.085
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