A notary knowingly makes a false certificate that a deed was acknowledged by the signer. Under the booklet, that conduct may constitute:

Detailed Explanation

False acknowledgment certificates can rise to forgery. The booklet note on “Fraudulent certificates of acknowledgment” ties this conduct to Penal Law §170.10 and Penal Law §70.00(2)(d), making it a class D felony. Not to be confused with Penal Law §175.40, issuing a false certificate, which is a class E felony with a lower maximum term.