Issuing a false certificate — class A misdemeanor — 1 year
Official misconduct — class E felony — 4 years
Forgery in the second degree — class D felony — 7 years
Fraud in office under §135-a — class D felony — 7 years
Official source: Notary Public License Law (March 2026)
Reference: Penal Law §§170.10; Penal Law §175.40
Source checked September 7, 2026 · Answer reviewed September 7, 2026
Correct Answer
C. Forgery in the second degree — class D felony — 7 years
Detailed Explanation
Forgery in the second degree is the class D / 7-year pairing. Penal Law §§170.10 and 70.00(2)(d) make forgery in the second degree a class D felony with a maximum term of 7 years. For contrast, issuing a false certificate under Penal Law §175.40 is class E with up to 4 years, and official misconduct under §195.00 is class A misdemeanor with up to 1 year.
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