Document Analysis and Forensic Examinations - Scientific Certainty of Authenticity
Every document can serve as evidence – provided it is authentic. Detectum specializes in document analysis and forensic examinations that allow for the clear confirmation or exclusion of forgery, falsification, or content manipulation.
Ministry register RD-9/2017Court expert — Gdansk, Torun, Elblag and Warsaw5.0 from 55 Google reviewsOperating since 2016
In short
A document examination answers whether a signature is authentic, whether a document has been altered and when entries were made. It covers signature and handwriting examination, analysis of materials (paper, ink, security features), examination of digital files and metadata, and an opinion in a form courts accept. Examination of an original is significantly more conclusive than of a copy.
Through cooperation with experienced court experts and forensic laboratories, we provide comprehensive support for private individuals, law firms, and businesses.
Authenticity matters – especially when legal rights, assets, or reputation are at stake.
Signature Examinations
A signature is often the most important element of a document. Our signature examinations make it possible to determine whether a signature was made by the authorized person or whether it has been forged, copied, or technically reproduced.
As part of signature analysis, we offer:
comparative analysis of original and disputed signatures
identification of individual handwriting characteristics
detection of imitation or mechanical reproduction attempts
assessment of writing instruments and document surfaces
preparation of an expert opinion suitable for court proceedings
Signature examinations are frequently a key piece of evidence in inheritance, property, commercial, and criminal cases.
Graphology – analysis of the author's handwriting and identity
Graphology is a scientific method of examining handwriting, enabling the identification of the author of a text, the assessment of the authenticity of notes or letters, and the analysis of the emotional state at the time of their writing.
Use of graphological research:
verification of authorship of anonymous writings,
analysis of private and official documents,
supporting court proceedings,
examination of the compliance of signatures on contracts and declarations,
establishing the credibility of manual records.
Graphology combines science and psychology, providing a reliable picture of the identity of the author of a document.
Detecting fake documents - effective identification of counterfeit materials
Document forgeries can take many forms – from crude copies to professional counterfeits using digital techniques.
Detectum conducts authenticity checks on documents, including contracts, invoices, powers of attorney, diplomas, wills, promissory notes, and certificates.
Verification includes, among others:
analysis of the structure of paper and paint,
checking watermarks and security features,
comparison of prints, numbering and digital inserts,
metadata analysis of PDF files and electronic documents,
weryfikację integralności treści oraz historii zmian.
Any deviation from the original may have evidentiary significance – that is why our analyses are carried out with the utmost precision.
Physical and digital examination of documents
In the age of digital transformation, more and more documents exist exclusively in electronic form. Detectum offers both physical examinations (paper, ink, printing techniques) and digital analyses (PDF, JPG, DOC files, emails, electronic signatures).
Our activities include:
analysis of paper and digital media,
checking metadata and file editing history,
restoring deleted data or document layers,
verification of electronic signatures and certificates,
preparing a report with research results for the court or client.
Modern computer forensics tools allow us to precisely identify the source and authenticity of a document.
Expert opinions and court reports
We collaborate with court experts in the fields of forensics, graphology, and document analysis.
Based on the results of our research, we prepare expert reports and opinions for courts, law firms, and individual clients.
Our studies include:
detailed description of research methods,
evidentiary results and conclusions,
comparative material and photographic documentation,
recommendations for further legal action.
Każda opinia może stać się kluczowym elementem postępowania sądowego — dlatego stawiamy na precyzję, obiektywizm i rzetelność.
We operate in Poland and abroad - professional expertise for everyone
Detectum conducts document analysis in Poland and abroad.
By collaborating with laboratories and forensic experts in various countries, we ensure the highest standard of analysis and the ability to use the results in international proceedings.
Regardless of the location or type of document, we will find the answer you need.
Frequently asked questions
Document analysis — questions and answers
Can you determine who signed a document?
A handwriting examination can assess whether a signature was made by a given person, by comparison with reference material: their other signatures and handwriting samples. The more reference material from a period close to the document's date, the stronger the conclusion.
How many handwriting samples are needed?
The more the better — usually a dozen or so signatures or several pages of handwriting from a period close to the document under examination. Both pre-existing documents and samples taken specifically for the examination are useful.
Can a copy or scan be examined?
It can, but with limitations. A copy does not allow assessment of pen pressure, the order in which layers were applied, or material characteristics, so conclusions are more cautious. We always ask for the original where one is available.
Do you detect altered documents?
Yes. We check for additions and erasures, inconsistent fonts and printing, traces of interference with the paper, the consistency of security features and — in digital files — metadata and editing history.
Is the opinion suitable for court?
The report is prepared in a form matching the requirements for an expert opinion, describing the material, methodology, course of the examination and unambiguous conclusions. Cases are handled by a court expert listed at the Regional Courts in Gdansk, Torun, Elblag and Warsaw.
Where we work
Gdynia, Gdansk, Sopot and all of Poland
Our head office is in Gdynia at Podolska 21 and our branch is in
Gdansk at Jana Heweliusza 11, unit 811. Most of our work takes place in
the Tricity area and Pomerania — Gdynia, Gdansk, Sopot, Rumia, Reda, Wejherowo and Tczew.
We also have field units in several regions of the country, and our mobility together
with cooperation with other licensed detectives lets us run cases throughout Poland
and beyond its borders.
Detective licence no. 0002591 issued by the Regional Police Commander in Gdansk. Licensed detective agency entered in the register of the Polish Ministry of the Interior under number RD-9/2017. Court expert in private investigation and investigative techniques at the Regional Courts in Gdansk, Torun, Elblag and Warsaw.
Winner of the Orły Ochrony 2022 award
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