A class D felony
A class E felony
A class A misdemeanor
A civil penalty only
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §195.00
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. A class A misdemeanor
Detailed Explanation
Official misconduct is a misdemeanor-level public-officer crime. Penal Law §195.00 states the offense, and the booklet notes that official misconduct is a class A misdemeanor. For contrast, forgery in the second degree is a class D felony and issuing a false certificate is a class E felony.
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