For an acknowledgment in a representative capacity: STATE OF FLORIDA. A Florida notary acknowledgment form is a sworn statement, commonly attached to a legal document, that confirms the authenticity of the person signing.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. NAME OF COUNTY where Notary performs notarization. These FLORIDA-specific notarial certificates and forms are being provided for your convenience. All are statutory as referenced in the form description. The following pages contain sample notarial certificates for use on documents being notarized in. Florida.