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.
Structure New York Laws
Title K - Offenses Involving Fraud
Article 175 - Offenses Involving False Written Statements
175.00 - Definitions of Terms.
175.05 - Falsifying Business Records in the Second Degree.
175.10 - Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree.
175.15 - Falsifying Business Records; Defense.
175.20 - Tampering With Public Records in the Second Degree.
175.25 - Tampering With Public Records in the First Degree.
175.30 - Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree.
175.35 - Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree.