Issuing a false certificate is a class E felony.
Forgery in the second degree is a class D felony.
Official misconduct is a class A misdemeanor.
Issuing a false certificate is a class A misdemeanor.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §175.40
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
D. Issuing a false certificate is a class A misdemeanor.
Detailed Explanation
The three criminal classifications differ and are commonly tested together. Penal Law §175.40 makes issuing a false certificate a class E felony; §170.10 makes forgery in the second degree a class D felony; and §195.00 makes official misconduct a class A misdemeanor. For contrast, class A misdemeanor is the least severe of those three levels.
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