The article discusses the problems of forensic-technical expertise by determination of handwritten signatures (records). The main techniques of such examination are described, as well as the problems, which experts face. Here the questions of qualification of experts are raised and recommendations about the choice and appointment of an expert are made. The article provides references to scientific materials in the Russian and foreign scientific sources and also gives examples of the current legislation and jurisprudence of arbitration courts of the Russian Federation. Keywords: examination of inscriptions, falsification of documents, gas chromatography, the Raman spectroscopy, dating of the documents, unity of measurements, qualification of an expert. The reported study was funded by Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) according to the research project No. 18-29-16003\18. Research area: law.
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