A complete notary acknowledgment includes the name(s) of the parties that the notary witnessed sign the document. Must be complete names for each signor.The certificate of acknowledgment (PDF) must be in the form set forth in California Civil Code section 1189. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature. (Seal). A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual. This pamphlet will guide you through the process. You will need to complete an Application to Amend a Birth. Your thank you letter should be typed, not handwritten, and formatted in two to three paragraphs as displayed below. The document is a letter acknowledging receipt of a verbal complaint. It summarizes the complainant's issues, confirms an investigation will be conducted.