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Frequently asked questions
A forensic document examiner is a professional who analyzes documents to determine their authenticity, origin, or any alterations. They use scientific methods to examine handwriting, signatures, paper, ink, and printing processes, often assisting in legal investigations by providing expert testimony in court.
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a professional who specializes in detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud within organizations. “Fraud” is the intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful financial or personal gain. So, faking an autograph to deceive someone out of money is fraud.
An expert is an individual who possesses a high level of training, knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field or subject. Experts are often relied upon to provide informed opinions, guidance, or testimony due to their specialized expertise. In legal or investigative contexts, experts may be called upon to clarify complex matters for courts or organizations.
Estimates are 85-90% of this market are fraudulent.
We have the education, training and hands-on experience to provide you with the most accurate examination and opinion possible. We want you to use whichever authentication company suits you best. We just want to provide you with a professional viable option or alternative.
Regardless of whom you may use for authentication, all authentication service companies provide you with an Opinion, nothing more nothing less. The only absolute is when an item is signed in person and witnessed by an authorized agent. An opinion is an expert’s conclusion based on the available evidence and is not an absolute guarantee, but a reasoned judgment.
No, not currently. We do, however, provide our services at trade shows and private venues. If you require personal service, please contact us. We do provide a Signature Review service where you can provide us with a clear concise photograph of your item. We will review it for genuineness based on our library of known exemplars and issue an opinion based on the dynamics of the signature(s) in question.
Please refer to our Fee Schedule.
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Autograph Verification Questions Concluding Summary
Do you have more autograph verification questions? Our expert team addresses common autograph verification questions regarding signature authentication, submission workflows, and collector documentation. We want to help you confidently protect your investments and prevent fraud across the industry.
Our Detailed Verification Guidelines
If you have questions about specific item types or bulk submission rates, please review our official authentication service fees page. We handle every evaluation with maximum legal integrity. Therefore, our testing procedures align with international standards enforced by organizations like the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
In addition, please contact us directly to clarify any remaining autograph verification questions before submitting your case files to our lab. Our forensic specialists will guide you through the initial document review step-by-step.