To make the acknowledgment valid, it must include the words. "acknowledged before me.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. A Virginia notary acknowledgment form verifies signatures on official documents, including lease agreements, affidavits, and consent forms. - SAMPLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ………………….. Page 12. This 5-step guide will teach you how to notarize a document that requires an acknowledgement (the most common notarial act). The forms of acknowledgment set forth in this section may be used and are sufficient for their respective purposes under any law of the Commonwealth. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. In the "Name" section type your full name.