N.Y. Penal Law Section 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.

Source: Section 175.40 — Issuing a false certificate, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/175.­40 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

Verified:
Jun. 21, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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