Forgery in the second degree — class E felony — up to 4 years.
Issuing a false certificate — class D felony — up to 7 years.
Official misconduct — class A misdemeanor — up to 1 year.
Perjury — violation — up to 15 days.
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §195.00; Penal Law §70.15; Penal Law §170.10
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Official misconduct — class A misdemeanor — up to 1 year.
Detailed Explanation
Crime-class matching is a classic New York trap. Penal Law §195.00 makes official misconduct a class A misdemeanor, and Penal Law §70.15 sets a class A misdemeanor maximum term of one year. For contrast, forgery in the second degree under Penal Law §170.10 is a class D felony with up to seven years under §70.00(2)(d), while issuing a false certificate under §175.40 is a class E felony with up to four years under §70.00(2)(e).
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