A notarial act is any act that a notary public of this state is authorized to perform, including taking an acknowledgment, administering an oath or affirmation. This form may be used to submit your notary amendments, appointment requests, and violations.This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. Here are five steps for correctly performing an acknowledgment: 1. Require personal appearance. Many forms require signatures from a Notary Public or a DMV representative to be valid. The Application for Appointment as a Notary Public is available to download from the Secretary of State website. Don't sign your documents ahead of time. Documents signed outside of the notary's presence cannot be notarized. A property owner agrees to pay a commission to a real estate broker for a single showing that results in the sale of the property.