Issuing a false certificate — class E felony — up to 4 years
Official misconduct — class D felony — up to 7 years
Forgery in the second degree — class A misdemeanor — up to 1 year
Violation of Judiciary Law §484 — class E felony — up to 4 years
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §175.40; Penal Law §70.00(2)(e)
Source checked September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
A. Issuing a false certificate — class E felony — up to 4 years
Detailed Explanation
This is the false-certificate pairing. Penal Law §175.40 classifies issuing a false certificate as a class E felony, and Penal Law §70.00(2)(e) sets the maximum term at 4 years. For contrast, forgery in the second degree under §170.10 is class D with up to 7 years, while official misconduct under §195.00 is only a class A misdemeanor.
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