{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "penal", "section": "175.40", "citation": "Penal Law § 175.40", "heading": "Issuing a false certificate", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/175.40", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A **public servant authorized to make official certificates or writings** commits issuing a false certificate by **issuing one—or making it to be issued—knowing it contains false information**, with intent to defraud, deceive, or injure someone. ★ It is a **class E felony**.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/penal/175.40", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}