N.Y. Penal Law § 175.40: Issuing a false certificate

§ 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.