To make the acknowledgment valid, it must include the words. "acknowledged before me.Forms ; Summons extra caption. PDF ; Complaint sample. Fill out, sign, and affix your official seal to the Notary certificate. The wording requirements for acknowledgment certificates vary from state to state. These are the official forms for use in Surrogate's Court proceedings. Fill out, sign, and affix your official seal to the Notary certificate. The wording requirements for acknowledgment certificates vary from state to state. Please upload a cover letter, resume, writing sample and names and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to your application.