New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 175.40 — Issuing a false certificate
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 175: Offenses Involving False Written Statements, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 175.40
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
175.40 Issuing a false certificate.
A person is guilty of issuing a false certificate when, being a public
servant authorized by law to make or issue official certificates or
other official written instruments, and with intent to defraud, deceive
or injure another person, he issues such an instrument, or makes the
same with intent that it be issued, knowing that it contains a false
statement or false information.
Issuing a false certificate is a class E felony.
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What class of felony is issuing a false certificate in New York?
Issuing a false certificate is a Class E Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 175.40.
Which New York statute covers issuing a false certificate?
Issuing a false certificate is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 175.40 (Issuing a false certificate).
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