Delaware Code

11 Del. C. § 878 (2026)

Issuing a false certificate; class G felony

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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, the person 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 G felony.

11 Del. C. 1953, § 878; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1976–1976 · leading case: State v. Pulgini, 366 A.2d 1198 (Del. Super. Ct. 1976).

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State v. Pulgini, 366 A.2d 1198 (Del. Super. Ct. 1976). · cites it 2× “§ 6707, five counts of issuing false certificates (inspection cards) under 11 Del.C. § 878, and four counts of receiving bribes under 11 Del.”

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