Forgery in the second degree — class D felony.
Issuing a false certificate — class D felony.
Official misconduct — class E felony.
Fraud in office under Executive Law §135-a — civil penalty only.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §170.10; Penal Law §175.40; Penal Law §195.00; Penal Law offenses
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Forgery in the second degree — class D felony.
Detailed Explanation
Criminal classifications are a favorite New York trap. Penal Law §170.10 makes forgery in the second degree a class D felony; Penal Law §175.40 makes issuing a false certificate a class E felony; and Penal Law §195.00 makes official misconduct a class A misdemeanor. Unlike those Penal Law offenses, Executive Law §135-a separately makes fraud in office a misdemeanor, not a mere civil matter.
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