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Forensic science is the application of various sciences to the law. The application of allied sciences and analytical techniques to questions concerning documents is termed forensic document examination. The examination of questioned documents consists of the analysis and comparison of questioned handwriting, hand printing, typewriting, commercial printing, photocopies, papers, inks, and other documentary evidence with known material in order to establish the authenticity of the contested material, as well as the detection of alterations. 

Forensic document examiners (FDES) help lawyers by examining and offering written opinions on a variety of disputed document problems, including wills, deeds, medical records, income tax records, time sheets, contracts, loan agreements, election petitions, checks, and anonymous letters. 

Lawyers benefit from FDES’ specialized knowledge of literature in the questioned document field. This knowledge will assist lawyers in preparing meaningful direct examination questions for their own experts and cross-examination questions for opposing experts. 

There is no college degree or major in forensic document examination. The majority of FDES have undergraduate or master’s degrees, however. Most of the recognized regional and national forensic science organizations require a baccalaureate degree as a condition of membership.