Use a proper heading. Use a formal letter template with a clear structure.Include a salutation, body, and closing. Generally, if a requested notarial act is lawful, the Notary should not refuse to perform it. Here are inappropriate reasons to refuse a notarization. Notary Public and Apostilles Forms. Some forms not related to Notaries Public or Apostilles have moved from this page. • Section D – Fill out the Student Information section above, then take proof of identity and this form to a Notary and have the Notary complete section D. I'm going to take a minute here and we're going to cover how to properly do an all-purpose acknowledgement for the state of California.