Vermont § 3829 - Altering, forging, or counterfeiting certificates
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3829 — Altering, forging, or counterfeiting certificates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3829. Altering, forging, or counterfeiting certificates
- (a) No person shall with fraudulent intent: (1) alter, forge, or counterfeit a certificate of title; (2) alter or forge an assignment of a certificate of title, or an assignment or release
of a security interest, on a certificate of title or a form the Commissioner prescribes; (3) possess or use a certificate of title knowing it to have been altered, forged, or
counterfeited; or (4) use a false or fictitious name or address, or make a material false statement, or
fail to disclose a security interest, or conceal any other material fact, in an application
for a certificate of title or a duplicate certificate of title. (b) A person convicted under this section shall be fined not less than $500.00 nor more
than $5,000.00 or be imprisoned for not less than one year or for more than five years,
or both. (Added 1987, No. 152 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1991, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3829
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3829 cover?
Section 3829 ("Altering, forging, or counterfeiting certificates") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 3829?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3829" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 3829 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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