Fill out, sign, and affix your official seal to the Notary certificate. The wording requirements for acknowledgment certificates vary from state to state.The document will need to include the date and location where the notary witnessed the signature and verified the signer's identity. (Signature of Person Taking Acknowledgment). This 5-step guide will teach you how to notarize a document that requires an acknowledgement (the most common notarial act). To make the acknowledgment valid, it must include the words "acknowledged before me. " The acceptable forms are listed on the next four pages. I am a mandated reporter pursuant to § 63.2-1606 of the Code of Virginia. Your state laws provide sample wording for acknowledgment certificates. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all those who provided me the possibility to complete this report.