TCA 55-5-116
Altering, falsifying or forging evidences of title, assignments or plates a felony
FELONY EClass E Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
Altering, falsifying or forging evidences of title, assignments or plates a felony — Class E felony. Up to 1-6 years in jail and $3,000 fine. Penalty may be enhanced for prior offenses or aggravating factors.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass E Felony
Maximum Jail1-6 years
Maximum Fine$3,000
Penalty SummaryClass E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
It is a Class E felony for any person to: (1) Alter with fraudulent intent any certificate of title, certificate of registration, registration plate, or permit issued by the department or any county clerk of this state by virtue of chapters 1-6 of this title; (2) Alter or falsify with fraudulent intent or forge any assignment upon a certificate of title; or (3) Hold or use the document or plate, knowing the document or plate to have been altered, forged or falsified.
View on official sourceLast verified: Feb 25, 2026
Recent Bookings with this Charge
View allRachael Edwards
Jefferson Co. · Feb 11, 2026
Gabriel Macias
Loudon Co. · Feb 11, 2026
Trevor Martin
Sevier Co. · Feb 10, 2026
Brandy Hampton
Roane Co. · Feb 1, 2026
TIMOTHY COBBLE
Putnam Co. · Feb 16, 2020
LANCE BROWN
Putnam Co. · Jun 18, 2019
RICHARD NABORS
Putnam Co. · Nov 19, 2018
RICHARD NABORS
Putnam Co. · Nov 18, 2018
Quick Facts
FELONY E
TCA Section55-5-116
Max Jail1-6 years
Max Fine$3,000
Recent Bookings8+
Geographic Distribution
Putnam5
Sevier1
Roane1
Loudon1
Jefferson1