The certificate of acknowledgment (PDF) must be in the form set forth in California Civil Code section 1189. In a concise manner, mention and thank the individuals that provided educational, moral and financial support.In today's video I'm going to show you how to complete a California Acknowledgement and a California Giraffe. These forms are now available at the Department of City Planning's Forms page. In this article, you will learn everything essential for a model acknowledgement letter. A dedicated acknowledgement has a well-designed header. I, the owner(s) of the subject property, have read, understand, and acknowledge the above, and consent to the submission of this application. Here are five steps for correctly performing an acknowledgment: 1. Require personal appearance. This document provides an example of a California all-purpose acknowledgment form.