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.Acknowledgement (1). An acknowledgment states that you have "acknowledged" (told the notary that the signature at the end of the document was your signature). It is important that you sign the application exactly the way you wish to be appointed. This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. An Acknowledgement is, essentially, the signer saying or acknowledging that he has signed the document. Edit: A little clarification: You should formally ask your customer "Do you acknowledge that you signed this document of your own free will? Michigan Legal Help has tools to fill many kinds of forms but we do not cover all areas. You may have a blank form that you need to fill out on your own.