An individual who is NOT a commissioned notary public assumes the title of notary to place a forged encumbrance on a single-family residence. What is the criminal classification of this specific real property offense?

Detailed Explanation

Real estate fraud by non-notary. According to Gov. Code section 8227.3, any person who is not a notary public who acts as one in relation to any document affecting title to a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, is guilty of a felony.