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Penalty for using false title (Example, Prof. Rev. Dr. Sir, Master. PC etc.)?

Helloooo,
I had a client today who asked a question i thought was quite important due to his "attention" problems (not saying no more),

What is the penalty (if any) of using false titles.
As in, putting Prof. etc. on a letter/address/envelope
Or basically using various sir, dr, prof, rev, pc, dci, lady, lord etc. in letters/speech etc.
Basically telling people your someone important who you are not.

Is it a criminal offence as I heard it was somewhere?
Thanks
UK answers only please.

No, I do it all the time. It’s only an offence to put PC or any other police officer title as it would constitute "impersonating a police officer" and that is a crime punishable by UK law

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5 Responses to “Penalty for using false title (Example, Prof. Rev. Dr. Sir, Master. PC etc.)?”

  1. No, I do it all the time. It’s only an offence to put PC or any other police officer title as it would constitute "impersonating a police officer" and that is a crime punishable by UK law
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  2. It is an offence to masquerade as a policeman, member of the armed forces or a minister of religion by using a title. All the rest are ok. Some have added a title by deed pol. Lord George Sanger (circus owner) was one, as was Screaming Lord Such.
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  3. Maj. T.J. "Snark King" Kong on March 23rd, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    The history of the UK is rich with eccentric people giving themselves titles. As long as you’re not trying to pass yourself off in some official capacity then you’re fine.
    References :

  4. Guerrilla Sauce on March 23rd, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Depending on the circumstances (for personal gain?) there could be a case for fraud, but in general you have the right to be known by whatever name you wish, with the exceptions already stated about impersonating people of certain professions.
    References :

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