Oklahoma § 21-1624 - Erasure and obliterations

Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1624 — Erasure and obliterations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-1624. Erasure and obliterations

The total or partial erasure or obliteration of any instrument

or writing, with intent to defraud, by which any pecuniary

obligation, or any right, interest or claim to property is or is

intended to be created, increased, discharged, diminished or in any

manner affected, is forgery, a Class B3 felony offense, in the same

degree as the false alteration of any part of such instrument or

writing.

R.L.1910, § 2649. Amended by Laws 2025, c. 486, § 90, eff. Jan. 1,

2026.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-1624

What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-1624 cover?

Section 21-1624 ("Erasure and obliterations") 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 § 21-1624?

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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?

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How does Oklahoma § 21-1624 apply to my situation?

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