Oklahoma § 21-1580 - Issuing spurious certificates of stock

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1580 — Issuing spurious certificates of stock, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-1580. Issuing spurious certificates of stock

Any officer or agent of any corporation or joint stock

association formed or existing under or by virtue of the laws of

this state, or of any other state, government or country, who,

within this state, willfully signs or procures to be signed, with

intent to issue, sell or pledge, or to cause to be issued, sold or

pledged, or who willfully issues, sells or pledges, or causes to be

issued, sold or pledged, any false or fraudulent certificate or

other evidence of the ownership or transfer of any share or shares

of the capital stock of such corporation or association, whether of

full paid shares or otherwise, or of any interest in its property or

profits, or of any certificate or other evidence of such ownership,

transfer or interest, or any instrument purporting to be a

certificate or other evidence of such ownership, transfer or

interest, the signing, issuing, selling or pledging of which has not

been duly authorized by the board of directors or other managing

body of such corporation or association having authority to issue

the same, is guilty of forgery in the second degree, a Class D1

felony offense.

R.L.1910, § 2632. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, § 434, eff. Jan. 1,

2026.

Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1580

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1580 cover?

Section 21-1580 ("Issuing spurious certificates of stock") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-1580?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.

How does Oklahoma § 21-1580 apply to my situation?

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