An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment.On the _______day of ______ in the year_____, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared. What do you need to include in your donation acknowledgment letter? You may well ask: "Why direct action? Why sit ins, marches and so forth? All rent, utility payments, and other charges should be up to date. If damage or unpaid amounts are an issue, arrangements should be made to cover these costs.