The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of 20____, by. 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. The notary application packet and the notice of name change form may be downloaded in Adobe's Acrobat PDF format for viewing or printing at your site. NAME OF COUNTY where Notary performs notarization. Some forms must be signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk. This is the requirement that your signature be witnessed. Complete the Notice of Commencement Form. Even though acknowledgments are very common, it's easy to get confused and make a mistake. There are sample notarial documents for an oath or affirmation, an acknowledgement in an individual capacity, and a certified copy.