A notary public accepts a bribe to knowingly notarize a forged Deed of Trust on a single-family residence, with intent to defraud. What is the criminal classification of this real estate fraud?

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Felony real estate fraud. According to CA Gov. Code section 8214.2(a), a notary public who knowingly and willfully with intent to defraud performs any notarial act in relation to a deed of trust on a single-family residence containing not more than four dwelling units, with knowledge that it is forged, is guilty of a felony.