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.(Personalized Seal). An acknowledgment is a declaration to a qualified public officer that the declarant executed the instrument on which the declarant's signature appears. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. This document provides a comprehensive overview of Texas notarial certificates and the acknowledgment process. It outlines essential forms for various entities. This certificate makes it easy with the right wording every time!